Eyewitness: How Vijay’s rally turned into a crowd rush

An eyewitness at Vijay’s political rally in Karur described how the day unfolded: fans started arriving as early as morning, and by evening the crowd had swelled into thousands.

Published Sep 30, 2025 | 11:01 AMUpdated Sep 30, 2025 | 11:01 AM

An eyewitness at Vijay’s political rally in Karur described how the day unfolded: fans started arriving as early as morning, and by evening the crowd had swelled into thousands.

The atmosphere was festive, filled with music, dancing, and excitement for Vijay. But when an ambulance tried to make its way through, chaos broke out.

People began pushing and shoving to hold their positions, and what began as a cheerful gathering quickly turned into confusion. This account captures what it was like on the ground.

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