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00:00A bomb threat at Vijay's residence in Chennai whispers of his possible ernst and the shadow

00:05of one of Tamil Nadu's deadliest political tragedies, the Karur Stampede, all of this

00:10has left both politics and cinema shaken in the state.

00:14But how did a rally meant to showcase actor-turned-politician Vijay's strength turned into a night of chaos

00:20and mourning?

00:21Hi, this is Khatija and you're watching Lokman Times.

00:23In this video, I'll take you through the full story from how the Karur rally spiralled into

00:28tragedy to the heartbreaking aftermath, the compensation promises, the hospital updates,

00:34the viral videos, the political blame game, the CBI probe demand, and even the bomb threat

00:39that has pushed this already sensitive issue further into the spotlight.

00:43But before we dive in, don't forget to subscribe to Lokman Times and press the bell icon so

00:48you never miss an important update.

00:49Let's start at the beginning on September 27, actor-politician Vijay, who leads Tamilaga

00:55Vetni Kazagam, had a massive rally in Karur.

00:58Thousands of supporters gathered under the hot sun waiting from noon because the party's

01:02official account had said Vijay would arrive early.

01:06But he reached the venue only around 7.30 pm.

01:09Now imagine being part of a restless crowd standing for hours without proper food or water.

01:14What happens when such a crowd grows restless?

01:16The situation becomes dangerously volatile.

01:19And that's exactly what has happened.

01:22The swelling crowd, already exhausted, suddenly surged forward in that rush.

01:26Panic spread, people fainted, and tragically a stampede broke out.

01:31By the end of the night, Tamil Nadu had witnessed one of its darkest moments.

01:35At least 41 lives lost, including women, young boys, and even a two-year-old child.

01:41Just think about it, families who had come to cheer for their leader returned home shattered,

01:45with empty hands.

01:46And a disturbing video of the stampede has also gone viral on social media, showing the

01:51chaos as people screamed, pushed, and tried to escape.

01:55In one heartbreaking clip, a father is seen holding his lifeless child and begging for help.

02:00These images have shaken the entire nation.

02:02They are not just members in a dead toll, but stories of lives cut short.

02:07Most of the victims are from Karur district itself, with others from Irode, Tirupur, Dindigul,

02:11and Saleh.

02:12Hospitals in Karur were overwhelmed as dozens of injured were brought in.

02:17More than 345 doctors and nurses were pulled in from nearby district to handle the emergency.

02:23Tamil Nadu's director of medical education confirmed that most patients were stable, though

02:29a few needed ventilator support.

02:30Now, let's talk about the immediate response.

02:33Vijay, in an emotional note, said he was writing in unbearable pain and announced an extra

02:39year of Rs. 20 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs. 2 lakh for the injured.

02:45Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Rs. 2 lakh to the kin of those who lost their

02:50lives and Rs. 50,000 to the injured from the PMNRF.

02:53Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.

02:55Stalin announced Rs. 10 lakh for each victim's family and Rs. 1 lakh for those undergoing treatment.

03:02One top of this, Stalin has ordered an inquiry commission led by retired High Court Judge

03:06Aruna Jagadesan, who has already visited hospitals and said she is satisfied with the treatment

03:11being given.

03:12But here's where the politics begin.

03:14The BJP has supported TVK's demand for a CVI prom, while DMK is facing criticism over

03:20alleged crowd mismanagement.

03:21Police officials have admitted that crowd control failures played a role, pointing to the long

03:27wait lack of food and water.

03:29The Tamil Nadu DGP also confirmed that the crowd swelled beyond capacity because Vijay arrived

03:34nearly seven hours late.

03:37Now, the question is, was this tragedy preventable?

03:40Now, another controversy is about a power cut.

03:43Some attendees and TVK leaders claimed that when the lights went off just as Vijay arrived,

03:49panic spread in the dark.

03:50But the Tamil Nadu government has denied this, saying there was no official power cut, only

03:55a brief generated issue.

03:56Who is telling the truth?

03:58That's something the inquiry commission will need to uncover.

04:01Meanwhile, condolences and political visits poured in.

04:04Rahul Gandhi called both CM Stalin and Vijay Prasthan.

04:07Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman flew down to meet families.

04:11Leaders from AIA, DMK, BJP and others visited Karun.

04:15But alongside the condolences came new troubles.

04:17A bomb threat at Vijay's residence in Nilankarai.

04:20Police rushed to the spot, cordoned off the area and deployed a bomb squared with sniffer dogs.

04:25Thankfully, nothing was found.

04:27But the threat has put security on high alert.

04:30And what about the question of Vijay's accountability?

04:33CM Stalin has said that any action against Vijay will depend on the report of the inquiry commission.

04:39But politically, the pressure is mounting.

04:41Can a star turned leader escape responsibility when lives are lost at his realm?

04:46Or should the state missionary bear the blame for poor arrangements?

04:49These are the questions echoing in Tamil Nadu today.

04:52For now, the Karun tragedy stands as one of the deadliest political stamp rates in the state's history.

04:57Never before have so many people died at a party event in Tamil Nadu.

05:01As the probe unfolds, families continue to brief and the state watches closely whether the outcome is relief, justice or a political storm.

05:09So what do you think?

05:11Was this purely a case of crowd mismanagement or is there a deeper conspiracy as TVK alleges in its complaint to the NHRC?

05:19And should Vijay himself be held accountable or is this a collective failure?

05:23Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

05:25This is Khatija signing off and you have been watching Lokma Times.

05:28So stay with us for more updates on this tragic story.

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