Rishab Shetty Reacts To Karur Stampede: It's Unfortunate When...

A devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27 claimed 41 lives, leaving the nation in deep shock. Kantara Chapter 1 actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty reacted to the unfortunate

incident in a recent interview, calling it a “collective mistake” and stating that no single person can be blamed for the tragedy.Rishab Shetty Reacts To Stampede At Vijay's Rally In KarurIn an interview with NDTV, he said, “If we like a hero or his character, we do hero worship. How can I comment on that (the stampede)? It's unfortunate when these accidents happen; around 40 people died there.”Rishab added, “I don't think it could be one person's mistake; maybe it was a collective mistake made by many. Maybe it could have been controlled. That's why we call it an accident. It was not intentional. We should take precautions. But who will control a mob? How can I comment on that? We can easily blame the police or government; they also have a responsibility. But sometimes they will also have trouble (controlling the crowd).”Earlier, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan and others had reacted to the stampede. ALSO READ: Karur Stampede: Chiranjeevi 'Deeply Saddened' By Tragedy At Vijay's Rally, Offers Condolences Karur StampedeRecently, former actor and TVK Chief Vijay connected with the victims’ families through a video call. He expressed his sorrow over the incident and assured them that financial aid would be provided soon.For those unversed, he has promised Rs 20 lakh each to the victims' families.Meanwhile, more than a dozen petitions have been filed in the aftermath of the Karur stampede, with some even urging that the investigation be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). However, the Madras High Court refused to transfer the case, stating that it is still in the initial stages.