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Vedan’s Palakkad concert ends in chaos as stampede leaves 15 injured; here’s what happened

Vedan’s Palakkad concert ends in chaos as stampede leaves 15 injured; here’s what happened

Rapper Vedan is one of the most popular artists in South India, especially in Kerala. Recently, his concert was held at Palakkad Kotta Maithanam on Sunday and a massive crowd turned up for the event. According to a Mathrubhumi report, the situation at the venue spiraled out of control due to the overwhelming turnout, and the police had to resort to a lathi charge. According to the report, organizers were forced to shut the venue entry by 6 PM due to overcrowding. However, a stampede occurred soon after, leaving several people injured. Those affected were quickly taken to the district hospital for treatment. The situation worsened when a scuffle broke out between the police and event organizers. Tensions flared as officials struggled to manage the crowd. Authorities sealed all gates and rerouted traffic to ease congestion around the venue. The event was scheduled for the evening of May 18, but the massive turnout exceeded all expectations. Earlier that day, Vedan had made an appearance at a government function with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The …

Who is Vedan? Know all about Kerala rapper arrested for alleged possession of cannabis

Who is Vedan? Know all about Kerala rapper arrested for alleged possession of cannabis

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to drug addiction. Kerala rapper Vedan is among the many celebrities who have been nabbed by the police over alleged drug abuse. This Malayalam artist made headlines after cops recovered cannabis from his apartment in Kochi. While a case against him is underway, let us take a detailed look at who Vedan is! Who is Vedan? Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala. Born in Thrissur, the artist rose to fame in June 2020 when he released his first music video, Voice of the Voiceless, on YouTube. The video quickly gained attention online, establishing him as a fresh voice in Malayalam rap. Later, Vedan released his second music video, Bhoomi Njan Vazhunidam. In 2024, he collaborated with popular composer Sushin Shyam for the promo track Kuthanthram in the film Manjummel Boys. As a playback singer, Vedan contributed songs like Narabali for Nayattu and Maranathin Niram for No Way Out. In 2024, besides Kuthanthram, he also worked on Kondal Vedan Song for the …