The tragedy that occurred during a political rally in India shocked the entire country's public. The incident in the state of Tamil Nadu claimed the lives of many people and devastated hundreds more families.
According to reports, on the evening of September 27, the famous actor and political figure Vijay held a meeting in support of his new party. Despite the fact that tens of thousands of people flocked to this event and the rally was organized in a large square, the large crowd complicated the situation.
According to witnesses, the tragedy occurred when some people began moving towards the stage during the rally. The panic and crowd among the people intensified, many lost consciousness, and hundreds of people were trampled underfoot. Therefore, ambulances also encountered difficulties in reaching their destination.
According to the latest data, at least 39 people were killed, and more than 50 others were injured in various ways. It is reported that the majority of the victims were children and women.
According to an official statement by the Indian government, each family of the deceased will receive compensation in the amount of one million rupees (about 11 thousand US dollars). At the same time, the authorities promised to thoroughly investigate the causes of the incident and take measures to prevent such incidents.
In his speech, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident "an extremely sad and very painful accident." He wished healing and good health to the injured and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.
Notably, such cases have been observed several times in India. This year alone, dozens of people died as a result of crowding during religious holidays and sports events. This indicates that ensuring security during major events in the country requires even more serious attention.
This tragedy could be a heavy lesson not only for Tamil Nadu but for all of India. Because the life of every person is invaluable, and its preservation is one of the most important tasks for the state and society.
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