These tragedies occurred across religious gatherings, transport hubs, political rallies and public celebrations, thus showing how vulnerable large crowds remain in high-pressure environments.

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Tamil Nadu DGP G Venkatraman said that the crowd at the venue was much more than what was sought in the permission. He specified that permission was sought for a gathering of 10,000 people, but the crowd swelled to 27,000 people.

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Vijay’s arrival was announced much earlier by TVK’s social media handles but he arrived late leading to the surge in crowd, said the police chief.

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As per reports, TVK had submitted a letter to Karur Police on September 25, stating it expected a turnout of around 10,000 people. However,  nearly 30,000 to 35,000 people flooded the venue on Saturday evening, overwhelming security and logistical arrangements.

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Several people fainted in the rush and were rushed to the Karur Medical College Hospital and nearby private hospitals. As the crowd grew increasingly dense, several people and children reportedly fainted after which Vijay halted his address and called for maintaining calm.

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