Chennai, Dec 30 (NationPress) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to summon Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor-turned-politician Vijay for interrogation in January regarding the tragic stampede that transpired during his rally in Karur district earlier this year, according to sources involved in the case.

The incident occurred on September 27 in Velusamypuram, near Karur, where a vast crowd had assembled for a campaign event led by Vijay.

This rally, part of his statewide political initiative, was marred by severe overcrowding, culminating in a stampede that claimed the lives of 41 individuals and left many others injured.

In response to widespread public outcry and calls for accountability, the case was transferred to the CBI.

Since then, the agency has been engaged in a comprehensive investigation into the factors that contributed to this tragedy.

Investigators have scrutinized the incident site, gathered both documentary and digital evidence, and interviewed over 200 individuals, including the families of victims, ambulance drivers, local police, district officials, and event organizers.

As part of this ongoing inquiry, senior officials from TVK were summoned to New Delhi to meet with the CBI, where they were questioned for nearly nine hours.

Reports indicate the questioning concentrated on the permissions acquired for the rally, crowd control measures, security protocols, and the chain of authority within the party at the time of the event.

The CBI is also assessing whether standard safety measures were breached and if there was sufficient cooperation between the organizers and local authorities. Moreover, investigators are examining communication logs and official approvals pertaining to the event.

Sources suggest that the agency is contemplating summoning Vijay himself for questioning in January as part of the next phase of the investigation.

While no official notification has been issued yet, officials have noted that his testimony would be vital in determining accountability at the leadership level.

Vijay, who officially established TVK in October 2024, aims to position it as an alternative political force in Tamil Nadu and has expressed his willingness to fully cooperate with the inquiry. However, this stampede has posed a significant challenge for the nascent party, attracting considerable public attention and political criticism as the investigation progresses.