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ADGP S. Davidson Devasirvatham addressed the Karur stampede, highlighting the factors that contributed to the incident. The ADGP confirmed that the initial request to hold the event at Light House Raundana was rejected due to the potential safety risks, particularly given the location’s proximity to a petrol pump and a bridge. The ADGP acknowledged the investigation into crowd management violations. He added that the chosen venue had previously hosted a political event with a similar crowd size without incident. The ADGP stated that street lighting was sufficient at the venue.
