New Delhi, Sep 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday spoke with Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin to take stock of the situation following a stampede in Karur and assured them of all possible central assistance to deal with the situation, sources said.
The Union home ministry also sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government on the incident, sources said.
At least 29 people have died in the stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally at Karur.
In its communication to the Tamil Nadu government, the home ministry asked it to provide details about the situation leading to the stampede and what steps have been taken for the rescue and treatment of the victims, sources said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief, while Shah expressed “deep pain” over the loss of lives in the incident.
Anguished over tragic loss of lives: President
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed anguish over the tragic loss of lives in a stampede-like incident in Tamil Nadu and extended her deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.
She also prayed for early recovery of those injured.
Twenty-nine people died in a stampede at the actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Saturday, state Health Minister Ma Subramanian said.
According to him, 29 persons were brought dead and over 45 are under treatment.
“Anguished to know about the tragic loss of lives in a stampede-like unfortunate incident in Karur district of Tamil Nadu. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for early recovery of those injured,” Murmu said in a post on X. (PTI)
