Karur stampede case: CBI calls Vijay again for questioning

Vijay will face a second round of questioning by the CBI as the agency probes accountability in the Karur stampede traged

PGurus Newsdesk

January 18, 2026

Second round of questioning for TVK chief

Fresh summons issued after Pongal festival

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a fresh summons to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, directing him to appear again before the agency in New Delhi on Monday in connection with its probe into the Karur stampede case.

The case pertains to a political campaign event held in Karur on September 27, 2025, when Vijay was campaigning for his party. A massive crowd gathered at the venue, triggering a deadly stampede that claimed 41 lives and left several others injured.

The tragedy sent shockwaves across Tamil Nadu and sparked widespread outrage, leading to a high-level investigation. The CBI probe is being monitored by a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi.

In recent weeks, the agency has intensified its investigation into the circumstances that led to the stampede. Several senior TVK functionaries have already been questioned, including party 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 submitted detailed explanations. Based on the statements recorded and evidence gathered so far, the CBI decided to question Vijay directly regarding his role and responsibilities related to the Karur event.

Accordingly, Vijay was earlier summoned to the CBI office in Delhi on January 12, where he appeared and was questioned at length. During the interrogation, officials reportedly sought clarity on who organised the Karur programme, whether Vijay had prior knowledge of the arrangements, the reasons for his delayed arrival at the venue, and what steps were taken to manage the swelling crowd.

Investigators also questioned him on when he became aware of the severity of the crowding, whether the local administration had issued any advance warnings, and what arrangements had been made for drinking water, security, and safe entry and exit routes.

Sources said Vijay responded to all questions and provided detailed explanations before returning to Chennai. Following the Pongal festival, the CBI has now summoned him again for the next phase of questioning.

According to reports, Vijay is expected to travel to Delhi later on Sunday as the agency continues to establish responsibility and accountability in the Karur stampede case.

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