India, Sept. 29 -- As the death toll rises in the Karur stampede, China on Monday has expressed grief over the tragedy which has left over 40 dead. The stampede situation occurred at a rally led by actor-politician Vijay-led rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday.

At least 41 people have been killed due to the crowd crush and several dozens were injured.

"We express our deep condolences for the victims, and our heart goes out to their families and those who are injured," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday.

He said that the Chinese embassy in India expressed its sympathy and condolences, adding that there were no reports of any deaths or injuries to Chinese nationals in the stampede.

The toll in the stampe...