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Karur stampede case: Vijay appears before CBI for second round of interrogation

January 19, 2026

Actor and politician Vijay arrived at the CBI headquarters for a second round of questioning related to the Karur stampede case, which resulted in 41 fatalities during a rally he led in September 2025. He had previously been interrogated for over six hours on January 12 and requested to reschedule his follow-up questioning due to the Pongal festival.

Vijay during TVK rally in Tamil Nadu

Credit: PTI/ File

Key Highlights

Vijay is the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
41 people died in the stampede during a TVK rally on September 27, 2025.
The CBI is leading the investigation following a Supreme Court order.
Vijay was previously questioned for over six hours on January 12, 2026.
He arrived at the CBI headquarters in luxury SUVs for his questioning.

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Karur stampede case: Vijay appears before CBI for second round of interrogation

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