CBI Issues Summons To TVK's Vijay For Questioning In Karur Stampede Case That Left 41 Dead, Over 60 Injured

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a notice to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to appear before it for questioning in the Karur stampede case, officials were quoted as saying by news agency PTI. As many as 41 people lost their lives and over 60 injured in the stampede that occurred at the TVK meeting addressed by Vijay on September 27.

The CBI has questioned several office bearers of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in connection with the case, officials said. The investigation has now decided to summon actor Vijay in connection with the Karur stampede case.

The officials said that after questioning Vijay, the CBI official may take a call on filing a chargesheet in the stampede 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 in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident had left 41 dead and more than 60 injured.

Just recently, TVK held its first public meeting at Moongilpalayam Meeting Ground in Erode months after the Karur stampede incident, with Vijay addressing supporters. This also marked Vijay's first public appearance since the stampede incident.

The Karur stampede

The incident happened on September 27, 2025 when a massive gathering of Vijay's supporters gathered in Karur for his first election rally. While Vijay was seen arriving at the airport soon after the stampede, the case attracted much condemnation from public and political circles.

Multiple attendees had reportedly fainted during the rally, and some of them were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Sources claimed that the overcrowding at the venue triggered the panic and subsequent stampede situation.

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