Islamabad: In India at least 39 people, including children, have died in a stampede at a political rally in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The tragedy occurred when tens of thousands of people gathered at a campaign event in the Karur district.

According to Radio Pakistan, the incident has raised concerns about the management of large crowds at political events in the region. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly stampede, seeking to understand the factors that contributed to the chaos. Emergency services were deployed immediately to assist the injured and manage the aftermath of the incident.