The rally, which attracted a large crowd on Saturday, suddenly turned chaotic as the crowd surged uncontrollably, causing several people, including children and party workers, to faint.
Karur, Tamil Nadu: A video capturing the tense moments just before the ‘stampede-like’ situation erupted at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s rally in Karur has surfaced, showing the actor-politician urgently calling out for a missing child as chaos unfolded in the massive crowd.
The footage shows Vijay standing on the stage, visibly concerned as he calls the child’s name, pleading with the gathering to help locate the missing youngster.
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The rally, which attracted a large crowd on Saturday, suddenly turned chaotic as the crowd surged uncontrollably, causing several people, including children and party workers, to faint.
Witnesses say the crowd became unmanageable while Vijay was addressing the people. Alarmed party workers raised the alarm, prompting Vijay to halt his speech prematurely.
Ambulances struggled to navigate the densely packed streets to reach the injured, many of whom were rushed to nearby hospitals.
State Health Minister Ma Subramanian told ANI over the phone that more than 10 people were brought dead to the hospital. He added that the exact number of casualties will be confirmed shortly.
Following the Chief Minister M K Stalin's directive, DMK district secretary and former minister Senthil Balaji immediately headed to the hospital to oversee relief measures. State Health Minister Ma Subramanian is also en route to the hospital, where the injured are being treated.
Published: 27 Sept 2025, 09:02 pm IST
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