Archive · 20 Jan 2026
CBI Questions TVK Chief Vijay
The CBI questioned TVK chief Vijay for six hours in New Delhi about the Karur stampede that happened last year.
This was the second time he was questioned, with the first being on January 12.
Vijay arrived in a fleet of luxury SUVs and left after the questioning.
The CBI is investigating the stampede that killed 41 people and injured over 60.
They are talking to Vijay and other officials to understand what happened and who might be responsible.
The Supreme Court ordered the CBI to take over the case to ensure a fair investigation.
Vijay's party says they are cooperating with the CBI and asks people not to spread false information.
TVK chief Vijay was questioned by the CBI for six hours in New Delhi on January 19, 2026, regarding the Karur stampede case.
This was the second time Vijay was questioned by the CBI, with the first session held on January 12, 2026.
Vijay arrived at the CBI headquarters in a fleet of luxury SUVs and left after the questioning session ended.
The CBI is investigating the Karur stampede that occurred on September 27, 2025, which resulted in 41 deaths and over 60 injuries.
The Supreme Court ordered the CBI to take over the investigation and appointed a supervisory committee to monitor the probe.
- Who
- TVK chief Vijay and CBI officials
- What
- Questioning of Vijay in the Karur stampede case
- When
- January 19, 2026, and January 12, 2026
- Where
- CBI headquarters, New Delhi
- Why
- To gather evidence and analyze statements related to the Karur stampede
- Person Questioned
- Vijay (TVK chief)
- Organization
- CBI
- Location
- New Delhi
- Duration of Questioning
- 6 hours
- Date of Questioning
- January 19, 2026
- Stampede Date
- September 27, 2025
- Stampede Location
- Karur, Tamil Nadu
- Stampede Casualties
- 41 dead, 60+ injured
Sources
CBI grills TVK chief Vijay for six hours in Karur stampede case
CBI questions TVK party chief Vijay for over six hours; no fresh summons
In Round 2, CBI Questions TVK's Vijay For 6 Hours In Karur Stampede Case
During Round 2 of CBI Questioning, Vijay Asked About "7-Hour Delay" At Rally
CBI questions TVK chief Vijay for over 6 hrs
CBI questions actor Vijay again in Karur rally stampede probe in Tamil Nadu - Telegraph India
