TVK chief and actor Vijay appeared before the CBI for a second round of questioning related to the Karur stampede. Investigators questioned him in regards to the decisions surrounding the rally, crowd management, his awareness of the chaos because it unfolded, and his role within the events. Vijay arrived on the CBI headquarters in Lodhi Road, Recent Delhi, around 10:20 am in a convoy of luxury SUVs and left roughly at 5 pm, in response to officials.
Vijay Thalapathy Summoned For six Hours By CBI In Karur Stampede
Through the session, a team led by a deputy superintendent from the agency’s anti-corruption wing questioned Vijay on various facets of the rally, including his delay in speech delivery, crowd turnout, and the general management of the event. The investigators emphasized that any attribution of individual roles within the chargesheet could be determined only after a comprehensive review of the actor’s statement, together with input from senior party officials, police, and district administration officials involved in granting permissions and overseeing security arrangements.
The actor was previously questioned on the CBI headquarters on January 12, for over 6 hours. He was called again on Tuesday but requested a postponement, citing his Pongal celebrations. Sources inside the CBI clarified that nobody has been cleared of suspicion within the case to this point. The central agency took over the investigation into the stampede tragedy after the SC stated that the incident had deeply shaken the national conscience and emphasized the necessity for a radical and impartial inquiry.
About Karur Stampede
The CBI took over the investigation from an SIT based on a Supreme Court order. The agency is examining evidence related to the September 27 stampede in Tamil Nadu’s Karur. It resulted in 41 deaths and injured over 60 people. In October last 12 months, the Supreme Court directed the CBI director to appoint a senior officer for the case. It also established a supervisory committee led by former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi to oversee the probe.
Jana Nayagan Update
Meanwhile, Vijay’s upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, continues to face delays in securing a release. The film’s release was halted after the censor board raised objections to its content. The matter is now under review by the Madras High Court. KVN Productions filed a plea difficult the stay and the CBFC’s certification refusal. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court declined to entertain the plea and directed the Madras High Court to make a decision the case by January 20, 2026.
Jana Nayagan, touted as Vijay’s final film before fully entering politics. It was initially scheduled for a Pongal release on January 9. Nevertheless, last-minute complications arose when the CBFC didn’t issue certification in time, leading to the delay.
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