In Karur, a stampede broke out during a rally due to overcrowding, resulting in at least 39 deaths . South Indian mega star Vijay faced criticism after the tragedy, as witnesses and relatives of the victims claimed he moved through the crowd instead of ensuring the area was safe.

Vijay faces criticism over handling of Karur rally crowd

According to Mathurbhumi, Vijay had to stop his speech midway as the dense crowd struggled under the intense heat and congestion. In an effort to help, he began distributing bottled water from his promotional vehicle. However, in the rush to grab the bottles, people were pushed and trampled, worsening the situation and contributing to the tragic stampede.

While his intention to distribute water and help fans was clear, the gathering and lack of crowd co

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