'People Screamed, Vijay Didn't Notice': Eyewitnesses Recount Karur Rally Horror | Read

Eyewitnesses to the Karur stampede during actor Vijay's rally describe scenes of chaos, panic, and near-death experiences. One attendee recounts how a tree branch collapsed under the weight of people climbing it, triggering a pile-up during Vijay's speech. Another, a devoted fan, shared how he narrowly escaped death after being trapped in a crowd of 50-70 people inside a shed. He said people screamed for help while others fell into open drains. In desperation, some began throwing footwear to get Vijay's attention. Tragically, the eyewitness claims a man, a woman, and a child who were next to him lost their lives. Both witnesses point to crowd mismanagement and delays in Vijay's appearance as key factors that led to the stampede.