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Vijay Questioned by CBI in Karur Stampede Case, Denies Party Role

The probe was transferred by the Supreme Court to the CBI and is being monitored by a three-member panel to ensure impartiality.

Overview

  • TVK chief Vijay appeared at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi on January 12 and was questioned for several hours under tight security.
  • According to sources, he told investigators neither his party nor its functionaries were responsible and said he left the venue to avoid worsening disorder.
  • CBI sources said he will be called again for further questioning as the agency evaluates statements and forensic material before deciding on a possible chargesheet.
  • Investigators are focusing on event planning, permissions, crowd-control arrangements, the reported delay in his arrival, and the movement of his campaign vehicle.
  • The agency has questioned TVK office-bearers, district officials and police, and conducted a forensic inspection and reenactment involving the campaign vehicle’s driver in Karur.