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Vijay Seeks 15-Day Relief From CBI Questioning In Karur Stampede Probe | Tamil Cinema News

Vijay Seeks 15-Day Relief From CBI Questioning In Karur Stampede Probe | Tamil Cinema News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 21:17 IST Actor-politician Vijay has requested a 15-day exemption from CBI questioning in the Karur stampede case that killed 41 people during his 2025 political rally. Actor Vijay asserts confidence in victory of TVK in Tamil Nadu polls. (Photo Credit: X) Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to grant him a 15-day exemption from appearing for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief was earlier summoned to appear before officials at the agency’s zonal office on March 10. The case relates to a tragic stampede that took place during Vijay’s political rally in Karur on September 27, 2025. The incident resulted in the death of 41 people and left over 60 others injured, sparking widespread outrage and demands for accountability. Vijay’s Special Request To Investigators According to reports, Vijay has formally requested the investigating agency to allow him a 15-day extension before appearing for questioning. Sources indicate that the request is currently under review by CBI officials, who are …

Months after Karur stampede, 3 students injured in vehicle collision while following Vijay’s convoy ahead of TVK event | Tamil News

Months after Karur stampede, 3 students injured in vehicle collision while following Vijay’s convoy ahead of TVK event | Tamil News

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3 min readKochiUpdated: Mar 4, 2026 10:46 PM IST While Tamil Nadu is yet to get over the shock of the 2025 Karur stampede, where 41 people were crushed to death, news of another accident during a political rally has emerged, once again shedding the spotlight on the poor security measures adopted by parties at such events, thereby putting citizens’ lives at risk. This incident is also connected to actor-politician “Thalapathy” Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). At least three persons reportedly sustained injuries when their vehicles collided with each other while trailing behind Vijay’s convoy in Thanjavur. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. The incident occurred while Vijay was on his way to a TVK meeting venue at Ayyasamipatti in Sengipatti village, Thanjavur district, from the Tiruchirappalli airport. Must Read | Rajinikanth’s incomplete Malayalam film was shelved due to Gulf War after seven days of shoot, he was ready to do it for free According to news agency PTI, as the Tamil superstar’s vehicle was inching closer …

Vijay mobbed by hundreds of fans at Salem TVK rally which saw another death after Karur stampede

Vijay mobbed by hundreds of fans at Salem TVK rally which saw another death after Karur stampede

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Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay held a public rally in Salem, Tamil Nadu, on Friday. A fan reportedly died after fainting during the rally. Videos of a large mob following the actor-politician’s car on bikes have also surfaced. The videos show hundreds of fans even blocking his car and causing a ruckus, with the police and his security struggling to control them. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay held a public meeting in Salem on Friday. Person dies at TVK rally after fainting As per the news agency ANI, during the TVK rally, a 37-year-old Vijay fan named Suraj from Maharashtra fainted during the rally and was rushed to the hospital. He suffered a heart attack during the political meeting. Police said, “During the event, he suddenly collapsed. He was rushed for medical assistance, but was declared dead, reportedly due to a heart attack. Police are conducting further inquiries into the incident.” It was initially believed that he died due to crowd congestion. This is a developing story, and further …

‘No Hand Of God Responsible’: CBI Grills Vijay, Says No Clean Chit To Anyone In Karur Stampede Case | India News

‘No Hand Of God Responsible’: CBI Grills Vijay, Says No Clean Chit To Anyone In Karur Stampede Case | India News

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Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 21:32 IST Officials in the CBI, however, pointed out that it is too early to comment on who will be named in the chargesheet and in what capacity 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 on January 19, 2026. (Image: PTI) Actor and TVK chief Vijay came out of his black SUV and waved to the waiting media at the end of his questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Karur stampede case on Monday. Maybe this was Vijay’s way to assure his supporters that “all is well”, especially ahead of the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. But indications from the CBI are on the contrary. A top official aware of the probe told News18 that the central agency was not giving a clean chit to anyone yet. “No ‘hand of god’ was responsible (for the deaths of 41 people). So many people died…somebody messed up… Only two possibilities…organisers or administrators,” …

Karur stampede case: Vijay greets fans with smiles and waves after CBI questions him for 6 hours for 2nd time

Karur stampede case: Vijay greets fans with smiles and waves after CBI questions him for 6 hours for 2nd time

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Actor and TVK chief Vijay was questioned for six hours by the CBI on Monday in the Karur stampede case. In a video shared online, Vijay was seen exiting his car after he was questioned. Actor Vijay leaves from CBI headquarters after the second round of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case, in New Delhi. (PTI) Vijay greets well-wishers after getting grilled by CBI for over 6 hours The actor walked towards the fans, well-wishers and paparazzi stationed near the CBI office. Dressed in a brown shirt and black pants, he smiled and waved at them briefly. He then walked back towards his car as his security team stood beside him. About Vijay’s questioning on day 1 and day 2 News agency PTI, citing officials, said that he arrived at the agency headquarters on Lodhi Road in the capital in a fleet of luxury SUVs at around 10.20 am. He left at about 5 pm. Vijay was earlier grilled for six hours at the CBI headquarters on January 12. He was asked to …

Vijay asks CBI to defer questioning in Karur stampede case due to Jana Nayagan release, TVK alleges ‘lapses’ in probe

Vijay asks CBI to defer questioning in Karur stampede case due to Jana Nayagan release, TVK alleges ‘lapses’ in probe

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The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has alleged there are several lapses in the Karur stampede case, in which their leader, actor-politician Vijay, is under investigation. Officials from the party also stated that Vijay has urged the CBI, investigating the case, to defer questioning him further to next week, due to the Pongal festival and the upcoming release of his final film, Jana Nayagan. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is being questioned by the CBI. (HT_PRINT) Vijay requests for deferred questioning TVK general secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, who returned to Chennai after being questioned by the CBI at its headquarters in Delhi, said the premier investigative agency will question Vijay again. “He (Vijay) appeared before the CBI as a witness in the Karur stampede case on January 12. He requested that the enquiry be held after Pongal in view of the festival and also his film release. He would be informed about the next date for the enquiry,” Nirmal Kumar told reporters. Jana Nayagan release drama Pongal, a harvest festival celebrated across Tamil Nadu, is …

TVK Chief Vijay Summoned By CBI On January 19 For Karur Stampede Questioning | India News

TVK Chief Vijay Summoned By CBI On January 19 For Karur Stampede Questioning | India News

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Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 19:12 IST Actor-turned-politician Vijay has been summoned again by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Karur stampede case. Vijay had appeared before the CBI on January 12 after being served a notice under Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). (IMAGE: PTI FILE) Actor-turned-politician Vijay has been summoned again by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Karur stampede case. Vijay on Tuesday was asked to appear before investigators on January 19 for further questioning. The fresh summon comes a day after Vijay was grilled for several hours by the CBI over alleged lapses in crowd management and delays during a political gathering in Karur last year that left 41 people dead and more than 100 injured. The stampede occurred on September 27, 2025, during a massive event organised by Vijay’s party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The incident triggered outrage and led to judicial scrutiny, following which the Supreme Court of India transferred the probe to the CBI in October. Vijay …

Vijay questioned for 6 hours by CBI on Karur stampede case, to be called again

Vijay questioned for 6 hours by CBI on Karur stampede case, to be called again

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TVK chief and actor Vijay was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for 6 hours on Monday (January 12) on the Karur stampede case. The deadly stampede, in which 41 people were killed while also injuring over 60 people, occurred on September 27 during a rally of the actor-politician in Karur, about 400 km from Chennai. (Also read: Karur stampede case: CBI grills Vijay over 7-hour delay to reach venue, safety lapses) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay was questioned by the CBI. (HT_PRINT) Vijay questioned by CBI As per the latest update by news agency PTI, Vijay was questioned for nearly 6 hours. The officials stated that he will be called again for questioning as some queries need to be clarified further. The CBI had wanted him to come on Tuesday (January 13) for questioning, but the actor requested an alternative date, citing Pongal. On Monday, Vijay reached the CBI headquarters at 11.29 AM. After completion of the necessary formalities, he was taken to a team in the anti-corruption unit of the …

Karur Stampede: TVK Chief Vijay Grilled By CBI For Several Hours, Denies Party’s Role | India News

Karur Stampede: TVK Chief Vijay Grilled By CBI For Several Hours, Denies Party’s Role | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 19:03 IST Vijay reached the CBI headquarters on Monday for questioning, where he was grilled by investigators over crowd management and delays that contributed to the Karur stampede. TVK Chief Vijay arrived at the CBI headquarters on Monday. (PTI) Actor-turned-politician Vijay was grilled by the Central Investigation Bureau (CBI) for several hours on Monday over crowd management and delays that contributed to the Karur stampede last year, which left 41 people dead. The Karur stampede occurred during a massive political gathering on September 27, 2025, resulting in the deaths of 41 people, while more than 100 were injured. The incident triggered widespread public outrage and prompted judicial and legal scrutiny. The Supreme Court transferred the investigation into the incident to the CBI in October. Vijay, who leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), reached the CBI headquarters on Monday for questioning and was taken to the team investigating the stampede. The CBI had earlier issued a notice to Vijay under Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), directing him to …

Actor-politician Vijay appears before CBI over Karur rally stampede

Actor-politician Vijay appears before CBI over Karur rally stampede

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TVK chief and actor Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case, officials said. The Tamil superstar reached the CBI headquarters here and was taken to the team investigating the stampede, which occurred during a rally he addressed on September 27 last year in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident left 41 people dead and more than 60 injured. The CBI has questioned several office bearers of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in connection with the case, the officials said. The agency may take a call on filing a chargesheet in the matter after examining Vijay`s responses during Monday`s questioning, they said. The CBI took over the case from an SIT following a Supreme Court order, and the investigating agency has been gathering evidence in the matter. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete …