Summary
At least 36 people died and over 50 were injured in a crowd crush at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, India. The event, organized by politician Vijay, saw tens of thousands of people gather, leading to a chaotic situation. Authorities have promised compensation to the victims' families and announced an inquiry into the incident.
Key Facts
- At least 36 people, including children, died in the crowd crush.
- The crush took place at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, India.
- The event was delayed for several hours.
- More than 50 people were injured in the incident.
- 16 women, nine men, and six children were among the dead.
- The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced compensation of one million rupees for the victims' families.
- An inquiry into the incident has been launched.
- Deadly crowd crushes are a recurring problem in India.
