An untoward incident was reported during the nomination rally of TVK chief Vijay in Tiruchirappalli. The actor-turned-politician had arrived to file his nomination for the Tiruchirappalli East constituency when a large number of supporters gathered and surrounded his convoy, leading to chaotic scenes.
Amid the rush, a vehicle belonging to party leader Arjun reportedly hit a police officer, leaving him injured. The incident has once again raised concerns over inadequate crowd management and security arrangements at public events organized by the party.
🚨 ANOTHER MISHAP IN VIJAY'S RALLY
A cop hurt his leg at a TVK rally in Tiruchirappalli by TVK leader Aadhav Arjun's car
Vijay’s public meeting saw chaotic crowd management again pic.twitter.com/q1qkt1azAY
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The development comes against the backdrop of the Karur stampede last year, in which around 40 people lost their lives. The case is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Vijay has appeared before the agency multiple times. The earlier tragedy had sparked nationwide outrage and put a spotlight on safety lapses at large political gatherings.
With Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu approaching, the recurrence of such incidents has intensified criticism. There are increasing demands for stricter safety protocols, as observers warn that failure to manage large crowds effectively could pose serious risks to both supporters and the general public during the campaign period.