New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- At least 31 were killed in a stampede-like situation at the actor-politician Vijay rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, September 27. The victims included six children, nine men and 16 women, while over 58 were admitted.

"Till now, 31 people have died in the stampede and 58 people have been admitted. After the stampede incident, the CM immediately enquired and ordered the district collector, SP, and me to rush to the hospital, advising us to call extra doctors and provide proper treatment," Former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji told ANI.

Reportedly, overcrowding at the venue triggered the panic and subsequent led to a stampede-like situation, the news agency reported citing people aware of...