Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims after 36 were killed in the incident. CM Stalin also announced aid of Rs 1 lakh each to those undergoing medical treatment in hospitals.
Another eyewitness, Suriya, recounted. "Ambulances couldn't get in. There wasn't enough space for people to stand. It took a very long time to bring people out," he said to ANI.
The Jaipur leg's penultimate clash saw the Patna Pirates and Bengal Warriorz battle it out 42-48 at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The match kept the crowd on the edge right till the final moments, with both teams refusing to give an inch.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday expressed deepest condolences on the lives lost in the stampede during TVK chief and actor Vijay's public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur. He wished for the speedy recovery of people injured in the incident.
"Till now, 31 people have died in the stampede, and 58 people have been admitted to the hospital. After the stampede incident, the CM immediately enquired and ordered the district collector, SP, and me to rush to the hospital, advising us to call extra doctors and provide proper treatment
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all tho
Noting that the government will not allow any attempt to "block the system", Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on Saturday referred to stone-pelting incident in Bareilly yesterday and said "Maulana forgot whose government is in power" in the state.
A day after the stone pelting incident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a stern warning to protestors, saying that if they vandalise in the name of faith, attack pedestrians in the name of faith and attack the police, then we won't let you go.
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A day after the Bareilly stone pelting incident, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal assured that the law and order situation in the state is fully under control.