The tragic stampede at TVK president Vijay’s rally... ... TVK stampede LIVE UPDATES: 38 including kids dead; CM leaves for Karur; 'my heart is shattered', tweets Vijay

The tragic stampede at TVK president Vijay’s rally in Karur has claimed at least 38 lives, including those of women and kids.

Swipe to read how the stampede situation unfolded, what Vijay said, and how the state and Central government responded.