Vijay Mobbed by Hundreds of Fans at Salem TVK Rally Which Saw Another Death After Karur Stampede

He went into 72-hour hiding: EPS slams Vijay's conduct after deadly Karur stampede

The Karur tragedy is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Vijay has been questioned twice in Delhi in connection with the case.

Vijay mobbed by hundreds of fans at Salem TVK rally which saw another death after Karur stampede

Vijay held a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Salmen on Friday and one death has been reported from the chaos that ensued. 

Entry SOPs changed for TVK Vijay's Salem election campaign meeting after Karur stampede tragedy

As a precautionary measure, identity cards of party members and functionaries are being strictly verified at the venue. The rally, scheduled at KVP Garden in Seelanaickenpatti between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, has been restricted to 4,998 individuals in line with police guidelines. Only those issued QR code-embedded entry passes are being allowed inside, with no exceptions.

One dead at Vijay’s Salem Rally, months after Karur stampede that Killed 41

According to sources, the victim identified as Siraj from Maharashtra, died after being caught in a stampede-like crowd surge during a public meeting of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Salem. The incident reportedly occurred amid heavy rush at the venue, leading to chaos among attendees.

TVK changes entry rules for Salem rally after stampede

Entry Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been changed and significantly tightened for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's election campaign meeting in Salem on Friday, following last year's Karur stampede tragedy that claimed 41 lives.