Vijay Rally Stampede | Karur Stampede: Vijay Leaves Home, Yet To Visit Victims' Families

Two days after the tragic Karur stampede that claimed over 40 lives, including children, actor-turned-politician Vijay has left his Chennai residence, but has not yet visited the victims or their families. Amid growing public and political pressure, his party TVK has moved the Madras High Court, seeking a CBI or SIT probe, alleging a possible conspiracy behind the tragedy rather than mismanagement. Vijay has not been named in the FIR, though some of his party's local office bearers have. Critics and opposition parties are questioning why the TVK president, whose presence drew the massive crowd, has not been held accountable under culpable homicide sections. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed a one-member commission led by a retired High Court judge to investigate the incident. TVK insiders say Vijay may make a public appearance or meet the victims after the High Court hearing and once security is ensured.