CBI Summons Actor-Politician Vijay for Inquiry into Karur Stampede Incident

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned actor and politician Vijay, founder of the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), for questioning regarding the Karur stampede incident. This inquiry is scheduled for January 12 at the agency's headquarters in New Delhi, as confirmed by officials. The tragic event occurred during a rally led by Vijay on September 27, resulting in the deaths of 41 individuals and injuries to over 60 others. The CBI took over the investigation on October 26 and has since interrogated several officials from the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam regarding the incident.

On October 27, Vijay met with the families of the victims at a resort in Mahabalipuram, exactly one month after the devastating stampede. He and his party have expressed their condolences multiple times and pledged to provide ₹20 lakh to each family affected by the tragedy. Additionally, ₹2 lakh will be given to the injured. The party has already deposited this amount into the families' accounts, announcing on X that '39 families have received ₹20 lakh each, totaling ₹7.8 crore.'