Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay appears before CBI in Delhi

TVK chief Vijay on Monday reached Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Delhi to appear before the agency for a probe into the Karur stampede.

The TVK president departed for the national capital earlier this day and his party has requested police authorities there to ensure proper security arrangements are in place.

On January 6, officials said CBI has issued notice to Vijay to appear for questioning on January 12 at the agency headquarters in Delhi in connection with the Karur stampede case.

The Central probe agency has questioned several office bearers of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in connection with the case.

The CBI took over the case from an SIT following a Supreme Court order, and the investigating agency has been gathering evidence relating to the stampede that occurred during a political meeting addressed by Vijay on September 27, 2025 in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident had left 41 dead and more than 60 injured.

(with PTI inputs)