Tragedy at Vijay’s Rally: 39 Killed in Stampede

Photo by Nayi Khabar 24/7 – Tragedy at Vijay’s Rally

 At least 39 people have died and dozens more were injured in a stampede at a rally organized by actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay in Chennai, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

The incident occurred when thousands of supporters had gathered to hear Vijay speak. Reports suggest that sudden overcrowding near the entrance and barricades led to panic, triggering the stampede. Emergency services were immediately dispatched, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Police and rescue teams have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the chaos. Authorities are reviewing crowd management measures and have urged organizers of large gatherings to follow strict safety protocols.

Fans and citizens expressed shock and grief over the tragedy, with many taking to social media to offer condolences to the victims’ families. Officials emphasized that ensuring public safety during political and entertainment events is a top priority and called for calm while rescue operations continue.

This incident is one of the deadliest stampedes at a political rally in recent years and has prompted discussions about improving crowd control and emergency response measures at large-scale events.