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Karur Stampede Case: TVK Chief Vijay Faces Second Round of CBI Questioning
A stampede at a TVK event in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on September 27, 2025, killed 41 people and injured over 60. CBI took over the probe and questioned TVK chief Vijay twice in January 2026.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights crowd management failures at political events and involves scrutiny of actor-turned-politician Vijay's party ahead of elections, with CBI probing delays and coordination lapses.
Timeline
6 Events
Vijay's second round of CBI questioning
January 19, 2026
Vijay arrived at CBI headquarters in Delhi for second day of questioning on Karur stampede, with focus on party responsibility, video evidence, and potential charge sheet.
Vijay travels to Delhi for second questioning
January 18, 2026
Vijay left Chennai by chartered plane at 4:15 pm for Delhi to appear before CBI on January 19.
Vijay seeks adjournment for second questioning
January 13, 2026
Vijay asked to appear again the next day but sought adjournment citing Pongal festival; rescheduled to January 19.
Vijay's first CBI questioning
January 12, 2026
TVK chief Vijay questioned for over six hours at CBI headquarters in Delhi on the stampede circumstances, event timeline, permissions, crowd coordination, and his arrival delay.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe
October 2025
CBI took over the investigation from Tamil Nadu Police following a Supreme Court order.
Stampede at TVK event in Karur
September 27, 2025
Stampede during a TVK political event in Karur killed 41 people and injured over 60, with crowd swelling to over 30,000 due to a 7-hour delay in Vijay's arrival.