Stampede at Vijay's Rally in Kurur Leaves 39 Dead, 51 Injured

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A devastating stampede occurred at a political rally of actor-turned-politician Vijay in Kurur, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the loss of 39 lives and injuring 51 others. The tragedy unfolded when a sudden surge of the crowd occurred, leaving behind a trail of destruction and chaos. Eyewitnesses reported that the crowd had been waiting for hours without adequate food and water by the time Vijay arrived at the event.

Key Takeaways:

  • The stampede occurred at a rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by actor-politician Vijay, in Kurur, Tamil Nadu.
  • The incident resulted in the deaths of 39 people, including 13 men, 17 women, 4 boys, and 5 girls.
  • 51 people, including 26 men and 25 women, are undergoing intensive treatment for their injuries.
  • The official investigation has revealed that the crowd had been waiting for hours without sufficient food and water by the time Vijay arrived at 7:40 pm.
  • The actor-politician appreciated the police for their role in managing the crowd but stressed that party cadres should take responsibility for crowd management.
  • A one-man commission has been set up to investigate the tragedy.
  • The event was attended by 27,000 people, and the police were responsible for ensuring crowd management and safety.

Statistics:

  • 39 people lost their lives in the stampede.
  • 51 people are undergoing intensive treatment for their injuries.
  • 26 men and 25 women are among the injured.
  • 13 men, 17 women, 4 boys, and 5 girls were among the deceased.
  • The event was attended by 27,000 people.

Sources:

  • ANI (@ANI)
  • DGP G Venkatraman (as quoted in the text)
  • Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin (as quoted in the text)