Tamil actor-politician Vijay broke his silence Friday on the Karur stampede that killed supporters during a rally, saying the truth would emerge soon through ongoing inquiries.
Vijay expressed condolences to bereaved families while stopping short of assigning blame pending official findings on crowd control and venue permissions.
Investigators are reviewing video footage, medical reports and event organizer contracts after the deadly crush at a promotional gathering.
Political rivals demanded clearer accountability, noting prior warnings about inadequate barricades at large fan events.
Fans organized memorial services as the actor urged calm and cooperation with authorities conducting the probe.
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https://www.indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/video/vijay-breaks-silence-on-karur-stampede-says-truth-will-come-out-soon-2795730-2025-09-30