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tragic Karur rally organised by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay continues to reveal heartbreaking moments. On Saturday, during the rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, a stampede broke out, killing at least 39 people and leaving 95 others injured. Now, a newly surfaced video from the event, shot just before the stampede occurred, shows Vijay urging his cadres and police officials to find a missing child amid the chaos.
Vijay video asking for help goes viral
In the clip, posted on X (formerly Twitter) by PTI, Vijay can be seen delivering a speech atop a caravan while addressing a massive sea of supporters. The visuals show an ambulance struggling to make its way through the packed crowd, underscoring the sheer density of attendees.Midway through his speech, Vijay was interrupted by a cadre who informed him that a little girl had gone missing. Vijay immediately took to the mic and made an emotional appeal to the people present. “A 9-year-old girl is missing. Brothers, please find her. Her name is Ashmika. Police, sir, please help, sir,” he said, visibly concerned. He then appeared to cut his address short, thanking the crowd for attending and telling them that victory for his party was certain before stepping down. The video has since gone viral on social media.ALSO READ: Karur Stampede: Vijay Announces Rs 20 Lakh For Victims' Families, Promises To 'Provide Necessary Support'Vijay announces aid for the deceased people's families and injured
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Vijay expressed his deep grief on X, calling it an “irreparable loss.” He announced financial aid to the families of victims, stating: “This is indeed an irreparable loss for us. No matter who offers words of comfort, the loss of our loved ones is unbearable. Yet, as a member of your family, I intend to provide 20 lakh rupees to each family that has lost a loved one and 2 lakh rupees to those who are injured and receiving treatment. This amount is, of course, not significant in the face of such a loss. Still, at this moment, it is my duty as one who belongs to your family to stand by you, my dear ones, with a heavy heart.”The actor and his party have also approached the Madras High Court, seeking an independent inquiry into the stampede.Do you find this article useful?
