Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the Karur stampede, calling it an “unfortunate incident.”

The Union Minister said that precautions must be taken during such events and demanded a proper inquiry into the incident

Speaking to reporters here, Pralhad Joshi said, “It is a very unfortunate incident, and I feel very sorry about it. The state government has ordered an inquiry. I pray that God gives strength to the family members of those who have lost their lives in this incident. Precautions must be taken whenever such events are held. There should be a proper inquiry on this.”

The death toll due to a stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur on Saturday evening for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has risen to 40.

Karur Collector

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