TVK chief Vijay departs for Delhi, to appear before CBI over Karur stampede case today

TVK chief Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today in Delhi in connection with the Karur stampede case.

The TVK president has already departed for the national capital 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)