Kurur: The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report from the state government on the stampede at an election rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Saturday. The rally was led by Vijay, head of Tamilga Vetri Kazham (TVK).
Vijay announced to give Rs 20 lakh to the families of the victims
TVK chief Vijay announced a financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the families of those who died in the accident. At the same time, he said that he was very sad about this accident.
95 people admitted to hospital: Tamil Nadu Health Secretary
51 people were admitted to the government medical college and hospital. The condition of the others except one is stable. 44 people are being treated in a private hospital. 39 people died in the accident.
Crowd increased due to delay in Vijay’s arrival: DGP
Tamil Nadu DGP G Venkataraman has said that the delay in the arrival of actor Vijay led to the increase in the crowd. So far, 39 people have died in the accident.
Case registered for death in stampede
Police have registered a case in connection with the stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu and are investigating the entire incident. The police are trying to find out if there is a conspiracy behind it. At the same time, it is also finding out what caused the stampede. “””A case has been registered,”” Tamil Nadu’s Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order S Davidson Devsirvatham.” Preliminary investigation is underway.
Visible scene at the scene of the incident
The scene of the incident site in the images released on social media is extremely heartbreaking. The visual released on Sunday morning saw slippers scattered. Along with this, people’s belongings were spread. 39 people were killed at an actor-politician Vijay rally in Karur on Saturday.
This has never happened before in a political party programme: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said that never in history had such a large number of people been killed in an accident during an event organised by a political party. 39 people were killed in the tragic incident.
“””I stand here with deep sorrow.” I am unable to describe the horrific accident that happened in Karur. Yesterday, around 7:45 am, I received the news when I was speaking with officials in Chennai. As soon as I got the information, I instructed the nearby ministers to go to Karur.
CM Stalin assured that such a tragedy will happen in the future either. Never in the history of our state have such a large number of people lost their lives in an event organized by a political party and such a tragedy should never happen in the future. Currently, 51 people are undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit.
Order to constitute a commission of inquiry under the supervision of a retired judge of the High Court
CM Stalin said he had ordered the setting up of a commission of inquiry headed by a retired high court judge. “””With a heavy heart, I pay tribute to those who have lost their lives.”
Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased
Chief Minister Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased. Also, compensation of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to those injured.
Strict action will be taken against those responsible for the accident
Chief Minister Stalin has said that he will trace those responsible for the incident and take strict action against them. Stalin refrained from making any political statements and vowed that strict action would be taken once the truth behind the incident was revealed. He said the truth would come out through the inquiry commission.
CM Stalin visited the hospital
CM Stalin visited the government medical college and hospital late on Saturday night and met those injured in Saturday’s stampede in Karur. He also directed to ensure better treatment of the injured.
