TVK Vijay Rally Stampede: At least 36 dead and more than 50 injured
The rally was for actor-turned-politician Vijay, under his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The location was Veluswamypuram, Karur in Tamilnadu, on a stretch along the Karur–Erode highway. The stampede occurred around 7:30–7:45 PM IST as the crowd surged toward the stage/bus. The event had earlier been granted permission (officially) for a turnout starting 3 PM. […]