Karur stampede: 27,000 gathered at TVK Vijay’s rally meant for 10,000

Tamil Nadu DGP G. Venkataraman outlined the circumstances surrounding 38 deaths at a TVK meeting. While permission was for 3-10 pm, the party urged early gathering. Vijay’s late arrival at 7:40 pm triggered a sudden surge, as nearly 27,000 people attended, far exceeding the expected 10,000. Police noted layout challenges, adding organizers shared crowd management responsibility.