CBI Grills Actor Vijay on Karur Stampede: Delayed Arrival, Venue Congestion Probed

• Actor and TVK chief Vijay appeared before the CBI in New Delhi regarding the Karur stampede case.
• The CBI probe was ordered by the Supreme Court in October 2025 following a stampede last year.
• Vijay will be questioned on his delayed arrival, awareness of venue congestion, and knowledge of unfolding events.
• Investigators will also ask if he knew about the police lathi charge and why he left the venue during the incident.
• The stampede on September 27, 2025, in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, killed 41 and injured over 100.

Why It Matters: CBI questions actor Vijay on his role and awareness regarding the fatal Karur stampede incident.