39 dead in Karur stampede: Photos capture massive turnout and panic at Vijay’s rally
A stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, killed 39 people, including 10 children and 17 women, and injured 81. The tragedy occurred Saturday night amidst a massive crowd, with panic ensuing after disturbances and floodlight failures. An inquiry commission has been ordered, and ex-gratia payments announced.
A stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, killed 39 people, including 10 children and 17 women, and injured 81. The tragedy occurred Saturday night amidst a massive crowd, with panic ensuing after disturbances and floodlight failures. An inquiry commission has been ordered, and ex-gratia payments announced.
