CBI questions police deployed at Vijay’s Karur rally where a stampede killed 41

The Hindu
The Hindu
1h ago
The CBI summoned and questioned police personnel deployed for security and traffic control at TVK founder Vijay’s Karur rally where a stampede killed 41 people.
CBI questions police deployed at Vijay’s Karur rally where a stampede killed 41
A What happened
A stampede during a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay in Velusamypuram, Karur, on September 27, 2025, killed 41 people. The CBI summoned for inquiry several police personnel listed in the bandobast plan for Vijay’s visit, including traffic personnel assigned to regulate traffic. The CBI questioned district officials including Collector M. Thangavel and Superintendent of Police K. Jose Thangaiah. Police personnel began appearing for questioning at the Circuit House in Karur, used as the CBI’s temporary office, with five to 10 appearing daily.
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Key insights

  • 1

    CBI focus includes deployment decisions: Questioning covered which police officials deployed personnel for security, along with duty location and duration.

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    Public inputs were sought by activists and residents: Activists and some residents reportedly approached the CBI to provide inputs and were told they would be given an opportunity in a few days.

Takeaways

The CBI is continuing its Karur stampede probe by questioning police personnel deployed for the TVK rally and indicating it will hear inputs from activists and residents.

Topics

Investigations Law & Public Safety Law Enforcement Accidents & Fires

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