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CBI Questions TVK Chief Vijay for 7 Hours in Third Karur Stampede Probe Session

The Supreme Court-directed probe, overseen by a retired judge, remains in the evidence-gathering phase.

Overview

  • Vijay appeared at CBI headquarters in New Delhi on March 15 for a third round of questioning and left the building around 6 p.m. after more than seven hours.
  • The agency had rejected his request to defer the summons by 15 days and his plea to be examined in Chennai, directing him instead to appear in Delhi.
  • Investigators are examining permissions, crowd control planning, coordination with local authorities, the event timeline including an alleged prolonged delay, and the movement of Vijay’s caravan through the crowd.
  • The case was transferred to the CBI on the Supreme Court’s orders and is being monitored by a supervisory panel led by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi.
  • Officials said additional witnesses are being called, with DMK MLA V. Senthil Balaji summoned for questioning on March 17 as the inquiry continues.