Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay leaves for Delhi to appear for CBI inquiry

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TVK chief and actor Vijay leaves from CBI headquarters after the second round of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case, in New Delhi in January this year. File

TVK chief and actor Vijay leaves from CBI headquarters after the second round of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case, in New Delhi in January this year. File | Photo Credit: -

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Saturday (March 14, 2026) left for New Delhi by a special flight to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its inquiry into the Karur stampede case. 

On September 27 last year, a stampede broke out during a public meeting organised by Vijay’s party in Karur, claiming the lives of 41 people. The case is currently being investigated by the CBI following directions from the Supreme Court.

Published - March 14, 2026 04:17 pm IST

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