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Viral Video of Vijay’s Security Guard Handling Firearm During Fan Encounter Fuels Online Debate

A fan breached the security cordon at Madurai airport on May 5, prompting a guard’s firearm to be briefly visible, as conflicting narratives emerge over the incident.

A video of Vijay's security holding back a fan from meeting him is doing rounds online.
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Overview

  • A video shows actor-politician Vijay’s security guard appearing to point a gun at a fan who breached the security circle at Madurai airport on May 5.
  • The security team claims the firearm was being secured and swirled away to de-escalate the situation, while the fan, Inbaraj, denies seeing the gun during the commotion.
  • The incident has sparked online debate over the conduct of Vijay’s security personnel and the challenges of crowd control at public appearances.
  • Vijay, who receives Y-category security with 11 CRPF commandos, had recently urged fans to avoid risky behavior during his events, citing safety concerns.
  • This episode follows a similar security breach in Coimbatore earlier this year, where a fan climbed onto Vijay’s vehicle during a political event.