TVK Chief Vijay Faces CBI Probe in Karur Stampede Case

• TVK president Vijay to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday for inquiry into the 2025 Karur stampede case.
• The stampede occurred on September 27 last year during a public outreach program in Karur, resulting in the deaths of 41 people.
• The Supreme Court ordered the transfer of the case from a state-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the CBI for an independent and impartial probe.
• CBI is investigating crowd management, the alleged seven-hour delay in Vijay’s arrival, and coordination between party organizers and local authorities.
• The probe also scrutinizes event permissions, risk assessment, basic arrangements, and the movement of Vijay’s modified caravan through the crowd.