Karur stampede case: CBI summons Vijay for questioning on March 15 even after he requested for a 15-day extension
Karur stampede case: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has acquired summons from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in relation to the Karur stampede case. Earlier, Vijay had requested a 15-day extension to seem earlier than them, citing political engagements. CBI has set the date for questioning on March 15. The lethal stampede, during which 41 individuals have been killed whereas additionally injuring over 60 individuals, occurred on September 27 throughout a rally of the actor-politician in Karur, about 400 km from Chennai.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a celebration assembly.
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Vijay known as for questioning
The most recent replace from information company PTI has revealed that Vijay was requested to seem on March 15 in Delhi on the company headquarters. In the meantime, the company has additionally requested the DMK MLA from Karur, Senthil Balaji, to seem for questioning on March 17.
DMK chief Senthil Balaji tweeted, “Relating to the Karur tragic incident, conflicting experiences have surfaced in some media retailers concerning the summons issued by the CBI.. Primarily based on the summons despatched by the CBI, asking to seem in individual on March 17 and supply clarifications, I intend to go there in individual and furnish the suitable explanations to their questions.”
On March 9, Vijay was requested to seem earlier than the company on March 10, however he despatched a proper request searching for one other date after 15 days, the officers mentioned. He has additionally made a request to the company to query him at its Chennai workplace or at every other workplace in Tamil Nadu. Nonetheless, sources mentioned the company will think about Vijay’s request to be questioned in Tamil Nadu and can subject a discover with recent dates for questioning. Vijay was beforehand questioned by the CBI in January, on two separate days: January 12 and 19.
Concerning the stampede
The stampede occurred on September 27 final yr, in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, throughout a political rally organised by TVK. The occasion, which drew an enormous crowd on the designated venue, turned chaotic, ensuing within the loss of life of 41 individuals and accidents to scores of individuals.
Vijay later provided his condolences through social media. He mentioned, “I categorical my deepest sympathies and condolences to the households of my expensive brothers and sisters who misplaced their lives in Karur. I pray for a speedy restoration for these present process therapy in hospital.”
(through inputs from PTI)
