Actor-politician Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), attended the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in New Delhi regarding the Karur stampede case. The CBI, under Supreme Court orders, is investigating the circumstances of the tragic stampede during a TVK-related event in Karur. The agency is focusing on the sequence of events leading to the incident and the coordination among local authorities, police, and party organizers.
The CBI is seeking clarity on various aspects, including the movement of Vijay’s convoy through the crowd and the presence of necessary crowd management measures. Vijay will be questioned on crucial details like the timing of his awareness about the stampede and his arrival and departure from the venue. Investigators are particularly interested in the significant delay between Vijay’s scheduled arrival time and his eventual appearance, which might have contributed to the crowd buildup and chaos.
In preparation for Vijay’s questioning, the CBI has already interviewed Tamil Nadu Police personnel responsible for his security on the event day. Statements have been recorded from district officials, including the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police present at the venue. The agency is delving into permissions for the event, venue approval, and the rally plan’s communication to Vijay.
The crowd size at the event exceeded expectations, raising concerns about preparedness and coordination among agencies. The CBI’s interrogation will continue as it reconstructs the planning, execution, and management of the Karur event to establish accountability for the tragic stampede.
