Karur stampede: Vijay announces financial support of Rs 20 lakh, shares emotional message

Tamil Nadu stampede:The stampede at the rally of actor and politician Vijay's TVK party in Tamil Nadu has shaken the nation. So far, 40 people have died in the incident, including 17 women. More than 50 people are injured. Karur is located about 400 kilometers from Chennai.

Vijay expressed condolences to the bereaved families

Vijay expressed deep condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. He said that the words of any kind cannot reduce this deep sorrow. Vijay assured the families that in this difficult time he is standing with them and considers their grief as their own. He said passionately, "This damage is irreparable. No matter how many words of consolation, pain will remain. But being a part of the family, it is my duty to be with you in this hour of grief."

Vijay announced financial help 

Vijay announced financial assistance to help the victim's families. He said that families who have lost their member will be given a assistance of Rs 20 lakh. In addition, Rs 2 lakh will be provided to the injured and undergoing treatment. Vijay also admitted that no money can compensate for this damage, but at such a time it is the responsibility of the family to be the support of each other.

Wish the injured to get well soon

Vijay wished all the injured to get well soon and hoped that he would soon return safely to his families. He assured that the Tamilga Vatri Kazhagam (TVK) will continue to help the injured for the treatment and care and will leave no shortage in meeting their needs.

Reason for the stampede

The ground's capacity was only 10,000 people where the rally was held, but about 27,000–30,000 people were present on the spot. Tamil Nadu DGP Incharge G. Venkataraman said that the crowd of TVK usually is less crowded, but this time such a large number of people reached.

How the crowd increased

The time of the rally was scheduled from 3 pm to 10 pm, but people started gathering in the ground from 11 am. Vijay arrived at the rally for a long time and by then people were waiting for them hungry and thirsty. Vijay arrived at 7:40 pm and as soon as he was seen, the crowd became uncontrollable.

Dialogue

Due to the increasing number of people and the heat, many people began to faint. Vijay interrupted his speech and threw water bottles into the crowd to help, a video of which surfaced. This triggered a stampede, and the situation spiraled out of control within minutes.

Investigation and Compensation

The Tamil Nadu Police have formed a commission to investigate the stampede. The Union Home Ministry has also requested a detailed report from the state government. Vijay and his party workers are likely to be questioned in this matter.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed grief over the incident and announced to give Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to the injured. She has also constituted a member panel for investigation, which will be chaired by Justice Aruna Jagdishan of the Retired High Court.