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After over six hours of questioning, TVK chief Vijay walked out of the CBI headquarters in Delhi in the Karur stampede case. Why was he summoned to the capital, and what did investigators focus on? Political reactions are pouring in.
TVK chief Vijay leaves CBI office after 6-hour questioning
New Delhi: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday left the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in Delhi after undergoing more than six hours of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case.
Vijay appeared before the CBI earlier in the day in compliance with a notice issued by the agency directing him to be present at its Delhi headquarters on January 12 for questioning. The CBI is probing the circumstances surrounding the stampede that occurred in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
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Sources said the questioning began in the morning and concluded around the evening, lasting approximately six and a half hours. After the probe for the day ended, Vijay was seen exiting the CBI office.
Ahead of his appearance, the TVK had requested Delhi Police to ensure adequate security for its founder-leader. During the day, TVK cadres gathered outside the CBI office in the national capital, expressing solidarity with Vijay.
TVK chief Vijay leaves CBI headquarters after questioning by agency in Karur stampede case
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Supporters said they wanted to demonstrate that Vijay enjoys backing from across the country for his political vision and ideas for Tamil Nadu.
The questioning drew reactions from several political leaders in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan said that “everyone is the same before the law” and expressed hope that the truth would emerge once the inquiry is completed.
DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai, however, raised concerns over the venue of the questioning. He questioned why Vijay was summoned to Delhi when the incident occurred in Karur and the FIR was registered there. Annadurai said the move raised issues related to federalism, especially when CBI offices are also located in Chennai.
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As part of its investigation, the CBI has already recorded statements of several officials. Last week, the agency questioned Tamil Nadu police personnel who were part of Vijay’s security detail on the day of the stampede. They were asked about his movements and security arrangements at the venue.
The CBI has also examined District Collector M. Thangavel and Superintendent of Police K. Jose, who were present during the incident.
Officials have not yet indicated whether Vijay will be summoned again for further questioning. The CBI probe into the Karur stampede case is ongoing, with the agency continuing to examine witness statements and procedural details related to crowd management and security on the day of the inciden
