Dozens were killed and others injured on Sunday after a stampede-like situation during a rally. Actor-politician Vijay had paused his rally mid-way after workers raised the alarm — realising that several people were fainting and falling down. The actor-politician continued his address while those who had fainted were rushed to the hospital. His speech came to an abrupt end only after the abnormal stampede-like situation unfolded within the massive crowd.

According to reports the crowd had swelled to an estimated 60,000 people during the Karur rally. The number was double the permitted limit of 30,000 and overwhelmed the existing crowd control measures.

Many who fainted were waiting for hours together to see Vijay, and it included children. Vijay himself requested a way for the ambulance

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