TVK chief and actor Vijay has told investigators that neither his party nor its functionaries were responsible for the deadly Karur stampede, sources said on Monday. During questioning, which lasted for over six hours, Vijay also said he left the venue as he felt his presence could create chaos and ruckus, the sources added.

According to sources, the same stand has been taken by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries who were questioned earlier. The statements will now be analysed and corroborated with those of police officials, who have previously claimed that a considerable delay on the actor’s part contributed to the stampede.

Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday in connection with the September 27, 2025 Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives and left over 60 people injured. He arrived in Delhi by a chartered flight at around 10.30 am and reached the heavily barricaded CBI headquarters shortly thereafter to comply with the summons issued to him earlier this month.

After completing the required formalities, Vijay was questioned by a team from the Anti-Corruption unit of the CBI, which is probing the case. Vijay has not been called for questioning on Tuesday, sources said.