US EditionVijay: The Indian Superstar at the Centre of Crush Deaths Row
The overcrowded rally led to 40 deaths and at least 124 injuries as authorities investigate possible negligence by senior party leaders, police said.
- On Saturday, a stampede at a Karur political rally killed 40 people as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar campaigned for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, officials said.
- TVK originally sought permission for a gathering of 10,000 people, but officials say the crowd swelled to more than double, and `A lot of barricades and ropes were placed around the venue`, Sabesan said.
- At least 124 injured people have been treated in hospital, authorities report, with nine children among the dead and witnesses describing chaos after Vijay's vehicle moved.
- Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin announced one million rupees compensation per family and appointed a commission, while detectives filed a case against TVK party senior leaders Bussy Anand, Nirmal Kumar and VP Mathiyalagan.
- Amid the campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident deeply saddening, and Vijay said he was heartbroken and pledged support for victims' families.
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