Chennai, Sept. 27 -- At least 33 people were killed and more than 50 were undergoing treatmentduring a stampede at actor-turned politician and Tamila Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder Vijay'spublic outreach programme at Karur, ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, turned tragic tonight.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian initially put the toll at 29 and 50 were under treatmentin Karur government hospital and private hospitals.
Meawhile, talking to reporters after visiting the hospital and meeting the injured, former MinisterV Senthilbalaji offcially confirmed that 33 people have died in the tragedy and all emergencymeasures aere being taken to prevent further increase in the casualty figures.
He said more number of doctors from neighbouri...