Overview
- Central Forensic Science Laboratory teams inspected the Velusamypuram site on January 9, taking measurements, studying approach roads, and collecting materials for analysis.
- CBI investigators are examining the seized campaign vehicle to verify movement logs, travel timings, and event permissions, and they are questioning the driver.
- Vijay has been directed to appear before the CBI in New Delhi on January 12 as part of the ongoing investigation.
- Senior TVK leaders were questioned in November and the Karur District Collector was examined in December regarding approvals, coordination, and crowd-control arrangements.
- The September 27, 2025 rally stampede killed 41 people, with reports citing severe crowding, delayed convoy arrival, heat, and weak safety measures as contributing factors.