What caused Karur stampede? Panic after Vijay sang song calling V Senthilbalaji ‘10rs minister’

A stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, tragically killed 39 people, including children and women, and injured 81. Varying accounts describe the trigger, leading Chief Minister M K Stalin to order an inquiry and ex-gratia payments. Local traders announced a district-wide shutdown in response.