A tragic stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district claimed 39 lives, including 10 children and 16 women, and injured 46 others. The venue, which had permission for 10,000 people, saw a crowd of around 30,000. Actor Vijay expressed condolences, while Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, Deputy CM, and opposition leaders visited the site and met victims' families. A one-member commission headed by a retired judge has been appointed to investigate.