A stampede in Karur resulted in 39 fatalities, according to statements from Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) G Venkatraman. The DGP cited multiple factors contributing to the incident, including the delayed arrival of TVK chief Vijay at the rally. Authorities reported that the crowd size swelled significantly, with an estimated 50,000 people present, substantially exceeding the permitted attendance of 10,000. Additionally, a lack of adequate food and water for attendees, who waited under hot weather conditions, was noted. The DGP also mentioned that TVK’s social media channels had reportedly announced Vijay’s arrival earlier than his actual appearance time, potentially contributing to the crowd surge.
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