Karunanidhi no more: 2 dead, 33 injured in stampede at Rajaji Hall in Chennai

Chennai, Aug 8: Two people were killed and 33 others injured in scuffle and stampede outside Rajaji Hall in Chennai where the mortal remains of Dr. M Karunanidhi have been kept.

MK Stalin's appeal to people to maintain peace went in vain. He blamed Tamil Nadu government for 'trying to create chaos'.

Stalin said, " Those who are in power are trying to create chaos, but you have all shown the strength of the cadres. I appeal to everyone to maintain peace."

"I request the cadre to remain calm, I did not want anything for myself. All I want is a fitting tribute to Kalaignar, he said.

People were seen climbing walls in an attempt to enter Rajaji Hall after Police blocked hall entrance due to huge crowds.

#Watch: Scuffle between breaks out between Police & crowd gathered at #RajajiHall, police resort to lathi charge. #Karunandhi pic.twitter.com/jBjKdfrNzK

— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2018

DMK party workers throng Rajaji Hall

DMK party workers during the funeral of DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall, in Chennai on Wednesday, Aug. 08, 2018. Karunanidhi died yesterday after a prolonged illness. PTI photo

Party worker faints

A DMK party worker faints during the funeral of DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall, in Chennai on Wednesday, Aug. 08, 2018. Karunanidhi died yesterday after a prolonged illness. PTI photo

DMK workers mourn

DMK workers mourn the death of their Party chief M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall, in Chennai on Wednesday, Aug. 08, 2018. Karunanidhi died yesterday after a prolonged illness. PTI photo

Dejected party workers

DMK workersmourn the death of their Party chief M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall, in Chennai on Wednesday, Aug. 08, 2018. Karunanidhi died yesterday after a prolonged illness. PTI photo