Man Carrying Gun Detained For Trying to Enter Vijay's First Public Meet in Puducherry

New Delhi: A man carrying a gun was detained on December 9 for trying to enter the first public meeting of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay in Puducherry since the Karur rally.

The man, identified as David, was a security guard for the TVK Puducherry district secretary. He was attempting to enter the actor-turned-politician’s public meeting venue.

Police clarified that the man had carried the gun for protection and was not aiming to harm Vijay but was arrested due to safety concerns. A further investigation is underway.

Earlier, Vijay had sought permission for a rally, but the UT DGP stated that permission could not be granted and asked the party to opt for a public meeting instead. Following this, the Puducherry administration enforced strict measures, capping attendance at 5,000, requiring QR-coded passes for entry, and instructing organisers not to exceed the limit.

Karur Stampede

In this year alone, India witnessed a disturbing surge in fatal stampedes, claiming dozens of lives and leaving hundreds injured. From religious events such as the Maha Kumbh and Rath Yatra to victory celebrations and rallies, inadequate crowd control and mismanagement have transformed massive gatherings into scenes of chaos and tragedy for people.

One of these incidents was the Karur stampede, which occurred when a massive public rally led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay ended in disaster in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on September 27, 2025. The stampede killed 41 people, including three children and injured more than 50. Authorities cited crowd management failures and inadequate safety measures as key causes of the tragedy.