Karur Stampede Probe: Why CBI Summoned TVK Chief for Second Time on Jan 19 After Monday’s 7‑Hour Grilling

TVK President Vijay has been summoned again by the CBI in connection with the Karur stampede case on January 19, officials said. This will be the second round of questioning for the actor‑turned‑politician,

who was called yesterday as a witness.Vijay was questioned for nearly seven hours at the CBI headquarters on Monday. Sources said that during the questioning, the actor‑turned‑politician maintained that neither TVK nor its functionaries were responsible for the tragic stampede in Karur last September, which led to the death of 41 persons and injuries to over 100 others. “It is the same stand that was earlier taken by party functionaries who were questioned,” sources said.

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Ahead of his second round of questioning, Vijay’s statement will be analysed and corroborated with those of police officials who rebutted his claims and said that a considerable delay on the part of the actor led to the stampede.Watch | TVK Chief Vijay Lands In Chennai Day After Questioning By CBI In Karur Stampede Case| First Visuals“The actor also said he left the venue because he felt it would have created chaos and ruckus,” sources added. Vijay had also sought exemption from questioning on Tuesday on account of Pongal festivities. The agency accepted his request and deferred the questioning to next week.

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On the directions of the apex court, the anti‑corruption probe agency registered the case and initiated the investigation last October. So far, statements of witnesses have been recorded and forensic examination of the spot where the stampede took place has been conducted.ALSO READ | 'Something’s Wrong': SC Questions Madras HC Over Conflicting Orders In Karur StampedeThe CBI has also recorded the statement of former ADG (Law and Order), Tamil Nadu, and the present chief of the Tamil Nadu Armed Police, Davidson. The agency has recorded statements of several senior individuals connected with the case.From TVK, the CBI has examined Aadhav Arjuna, Bussy Anand, CTR Nirmal Kumar, Mathiyalagan, and Vijay’s driver. Last week, the CBI also summoned and recorded the statements of Tamil Nadu police personnel who were part of Vijay’s security detail. They were questioned at a CBI camp in Karur.