Overcrowding, inadequate facilities: TN DGP on Karur stampede
Tamil Nadu DGP (in-charge) G Venkataraman told the media that a large crowd, inadequate facilities, and congestion caused the stampede in Karur. He added that the turnout — more than double the expected number — worsened the impact of the incident. Meanwhile, a case has been registered against several people, including TVK Karur West District Secretary VP Mathiyazhagan.