Vijay's House Fortified After Karur Stampede, 15-member Police Team Deployed For Actor's Security

Actor-turned-politician Vijay returned to his residence in Chennai's Neelankarai last night following the tragic stampede in Karur, where 39 people were killed at his rally. Times Now has learnt that following the incident, Vijay's house has been fortified and on Sunday morning, the local police deployed additional security outside his residence. At least 15 personnel from the Neelankarai police station have been stationed outside his residence. The beefed-up security comes amid heightened tensions following the tragedy in Karur, which has sparked questions over safety arrangements at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president's political event. TVK has alleged that the tragedy was not accidental but a result of "conspiracy" and moved the Madras

HC. However, Director General of Police G Venkataraman said the crowd swelled well beyond expectations due to the delayed arrival of the actor-politician.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09tov8wTx9Q

Also Read: Why Do Stampedes Keep Recurring in India? Shashi Tharoor Weighs In After Karur Tragedy

Viral videos claim TVK cadre allegedly attacked rescue ambulances

Earlier today, shocking videos surfaced from Vijay's rally in Karur, where ambulances deployed to assist fainting and exhausted supporters were allegedly blocked and attacked by TVK cadres. The clips, now widely shared by critics of Vijay's party on social media, appear to show supporters obstructing ambulances, arguing with drivers, and preventing vehicles from passing through the crowded stretch.Times Now, however, has not independently verified the authenticity of these videos.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the families of the 39 people who died in the Karur stampede would receive Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. PM Modi also announced an amount of Rs 50,000 each for the people injured in the tragic incident. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has also offered an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the victims' families and Rs 1 lakh to the injured.