Chennai (PTI): Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday said it would be inappropriate to arrest actor-politician Vijay in connection with the stampede at the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur, as his name is not mentioned in the FIR registered by the police.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "However, if police find evidence of Vijay's involvement in the alleged incident, then they may take action as per the law."

According to police, Karur West District Secretary V P Mathyiyalagan was among the TVK functionaries named in the FIR over the stampede. Mathyiyalagan and the party's Central District Secretary Kasi Pounraj were arrested and sent to 14-day judicial custody.

TVK State general secretary Bussy N Anand and deputy general secretary Nirmal

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