CCBI enquiry: Vijay leaves for Delhi again
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a fresh summons to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, directing him to appear once again in New Delhi on Monday in connection with the probe into the Karur stampede.
The case relates to a political campaign held in Karur on September 27, 2025, when Vijay was campaigning for TVK.
During the event, a massive crowd gathered, leading to a deadly stampede that claimed 41 lives.
As part of the inquiry, the agency has already questioned several senior TVK functionaries. Those examined include the party’s general secretary Bussi Anand, Election Management Division general secretary Adhav Arjuna, joint general secretary Nirmal Kumar, and Karur district secretary Mathiyazhagan.
Last month, Bussi Anand and Adhav Arjuna personally appeared before CBI officials at the agency’s Delhi office and provided detailed explanations. Based on the statements collected and evidence gathered so far, the CBI decided to question Vijay directly regarding his role and responsibilities connected to the Karur event.
Accordingly, he was earlier summoned to appear at the CBI office in Delhi at 11 a.m. on January 12. Vijay complied with the summons and was questioned at length.