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'I Am Writhing In Inexplicable Grief', Says Vijay After Stampede At TVK Rally In Karur

Thirty six people died in the incident, including 8 kids and 16 women. Over 58 people have been seriously injured.

Karur: Thirty-six people, including eight children, died in a stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, about 400 km away from Chennai, on Saturday. While a crowd of 10000 was expected at the event, and permissions were also sought for the number, it turned out to be a much larger crowd at the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign event. Over 58 people have been seriously injured in the incident.

The TVK chief, Vijay, expressed his grief over the incident, saying that "My heart is shattered; I am writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorr

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