Tamil Nadu Stampede- A victim of the Tamil Nadu stampede broke down as he recounted the devastating incident on Saturday. The man stated that his brother’s elder son lost his life in the chaos, while the whereabouts of his younger son remain unknown. He added that his brother’s wife is admitted to the ICU now and he is clueless about what to do next. At least 36 people were killed after a stampede-like situation reportedly occurred during the rally of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Several attendees fainted amid the chaos and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A victim recounting the incident said, “My Brother has two sons. His elder son died. We don’t know where his younger son is. My brother’s wife is admitted to the ICU now. I don’t know what to do. My son’s eye is injured.”
Tamil Nadu | Karur stampede | A victim says, "My Brother has two sons. His elder son died. We don't know where his younger son is. My brother's wife is admitted to the ICU now. I don't know what to do. My son's eye is injured…" pic.twitter.com/cUB4jPcn3t
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Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede in that claimed the lives of 36 people, including 8 children and 16 women, during the political campaign meeting of TVK Chief and actor Vijay. He announced that he will personally visit Karur to meet the victims’ families and offer his condolences, as well as visit those undergoing treatment in hospitals.
In a statement release by Tamil Nadu CMO, CM Stalin has assured that all hospitalised victims will receive the best possible medical care. He has directed the Minister for School Education and the Minister for Health and Family Welfare to proceed to Karur immediately. Additionally, District Collectors from Trichy, Salem, and Dindigul have been dispatched to Karur with medical teams to provide assistance.
Stalin has also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund for the families of the deceased, and Rs 1 lakh each for those undergoing intensive medical treatment in hospitals. Additionally, he has ordered the immediate constitution of a one-member Commission of Inquiry, led by retired High Court Judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan, to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report to the government.
