Actor Vijay To Testify in Karur Stampede Case

• Vijay to appear before CBI Jan 12 in Delhi over Karur stampede probe.
• 2025 Karur rally stampede killed 41; surge after Vijay's delayed arrival.
• Supreme Court ordered CBI probe; TVK leaders face charges in Tamil Nadu.

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on Monday, January 12, party sources said. He has been summoned in connection

with the probe into the Karur campaign stampede that killed 41 people last year.

A stampede took place in Karur district of Tamil Nadu on September 27, 2025, during a political rally organised by actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). At least 41 people were killed, including nine children and 18 women, while more than 100 others were injured. The incident occurred on the Karur-Erode highway at Velusamypuram after a massive crowd surge.

Vijay’s convoy arrived around seven hours late, leading thousands of supporters to rush forward for a glimpse of him. The situation worsened due to extreme heat, dehydration and weak crowd control measures. Many people climbed trees and nearby shops, where tin roofs collapsed under pressure.

Ambulances struggled to reach the injured because of blocked roads. Most victims were aged between their 20s and 30s, and some bodies were later found in a sewer.

In October 2025, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe into the incident. The agency has summoned Vijay for questioning on January 12, 2026. Tamil Nadu Police have charged TVK leaders for ignoring safety warnings, while a one-member judicial commission was also set up.

Chief Minister MK Stalin announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for each victim’s family, and TVK announced ₹20 lakh as relief.