: The Tamil Nadu government Monday appointed Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Premanandan as the new investigating officer to lead the probe into the devastating stampede during the rally of TVK president and actor Vijay in Karur.

The move comes as the death toll rose to 41, with two more victims succumbing to injuries, while 67 others continue to receive treatment in various hospitals.

The tragedy unfolded Saturday evening at Veluchamipuram, Karur, when thousands gathered to see Vijay, who had just concluded a campaign stop in Namakkal and arrived around 7 p.m.

Witnesses said the massive crowd surged forward as he appeared, triggering panic and chaos. Many were crushed or fainted as the stampede spread. Ambulances rushed through the night to take victims to hospitals.

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