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What went wrong at Karur rally? CBI to question Vijay on delays, safety lapses

January 12, 2026

Actor Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to appear before the CBI in connection with the deadly stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which resulted in 41 deaths. The investigation will focus on crowd control failures, safety lapses, and Vijay's seven-hour delay prior to the event, while TVK claims the incident was a political conspiracy.

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Key Highlights

The stampede occurred during a TVK rally on September 27, 2025, killing 41 people.
Vijay is being questioned about crowd control and safety measures that were inadequate.
The CBI is investigating procedural lapses by event organizers.
TVK claims the incident was a conspiracy involving the DMK government and police.
Vijay flew from Chennai to Delhi for the CBI questioning.

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What went wrong at Karur rally? CBI to question Vijay on delays, safety lapses

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