KARUR: A pall of gloom descended over Karur after 31 people were confirmed dead and over 40 others admitted to various hospitals in the city, following a stampede during TVK leader Vijay's rally at Veluchamipuram on Saturday evening.

"Of the 31 dead, six were children, nine men and 16 women. All of them were brought dead to the hospital," Health Minister Ma Subramanian said.

"24 doctors from Trichy have rushed to Karur to provide treatment to the affected people. Also, 20 doctors from Salem and five from Dindigul are rushing to Karur. All of them are expected to reach Karur within one hour," he added.

In view of the seriousness of the situation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is expected to visit Karur on Sunday. Meanwhile, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and Heal

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