A stampede-like situation reportedly unfolded during the rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. Several people collapsed amid the commotion and were quickly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities are currently evaluating the situation, with further updates expected soon.

Reacting to the incident, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin described it as concerning. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he mentioned that he has instructed Ministers V. Senthilbalaji and Ma. Subramanian, along with the District Collector, is to ensure immediate medical care for those affected by the crowd surge.

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