Vijay Questioned by CBI as Suspect in Karur Stampede Case That Killed 41 People

This special report focuses on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioning actor-politician Vijay, chief of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), regarding the Karur stampede that resulted in 41 deaths. The main line of questioning, as reported from the CBI headquarters, is to determine 'who was responsible for this stampede'. The probe is examining multiple angles, including a seven-hour delay in Vijay's arrival at the rally, a crowd surge to 25,000 against an estimate of 10,000, and inadequate arrangements for food and water. The CBI is treating Vijay as a suspect while investigating violations of the agreement between TVK and the police. The report also highlights that Vijay's party, TVK, had itself alleged a 'manufactured tragedy' and sought the central agency's involvement, believing a state-led probe would be biased.