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Bomb Threat Shakes Ilaiyaraaja's Studio, Police Investigate
15 Oct
Summary
- Bomb threat email received at Ilaiyaraaja's studio and police HQ
- No explosives found, threat declared a hoax
- Ongoing investigation to trace the email sender
Last week, on October 12th, 2025, the studio of acclaimed music director Ilaiyaraaja in Chennai's T Nagar neighborhood received a bomb threat via email. The threatening message, which also reached the office of the Director General of Police (DGP), claimed that an explosive device had been planted at the site.
Authorities acted swiftly, with police forces and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) arriving at Ilaiyaraaja's studio to conduct a thorough search. After a detailed inspection, officials confirmed that no explosives were found and the threat was a hoax.
The incident has sparked an ongoing investigation to trace the origin of the email and identify the sender. Interestingly, the threat shared similarities with messages received by several other high-profile individuals in Chennai over the past few weeks, including celebrities like Vijay, Trisha, and Nayanthara. The Cyber Crime and City Police teams are now working to uncover the motive behind these repeated hoax bomb threats.
Despite the scare, Ilaiyaraaja's studio has resumed normal operations after receiving the all-clear from the police. Authorities remain vigilant, determined to put an end to this concerning pattern of fake bomb threats targeting prominent figures in the city.
