India, Sept. 28 -- A massive campaign rally by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), turned tragic on Saturday evening, in Karur district. A sudden crowd surge during the event left at least 36 people dead and around 40 injured.

State health minister Ma Subramanian confirmed that the fatalities include at least 16 women, nine men, and six children. Officials have warned that the death toll could rise further.

After returning to Chennai from Trichy, Vijay took to X late on Saturday night to express his anguish. "My heart is shattered; I am writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express," he wrote.

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He also offered prayers...