New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- At least 36 people, including eight children, died and over 40 people suffered injuries after a stampede-like situation unfolded at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday (Septmber 27) evening. The toll was confirmed by State Health Minister Ma Subramanian.

Several fainted during the incident, ambulances were called, and the police's help was sought as tragedy hit the rally where people had gathered in hundreds.

Sources told ANI that "overcrowding" at the venue led to the tragedy. Meanwhile, police sources told the Hindustan Times that the Karur rally attracted a crowd far beyond initial estimates.

Permissions had been granted for around 30,000 partic...