📰 Bomb Threat to Actor-Politician Vijay: Chennai Police on High Alert 🚨🎬
- MediaFx
- Oct 10
- 1 min read
TL;DR:A bomb threat targeting TVK Chief and actor Vijay sent shockwaves through Chennai on Sunday. 🚔 Police launched an urgent search operation after an anonymous call warned of explosives planted near his residence.
What Happened?
The control room received a phone call claiming a bomb was placed near Vijay’s home in Neelankarai.
Within minutes, bomb squads and sniffer dogs were deployed. Traffic was diverted, and nearby houses were briefly evacuated.
Police traced the number and launched a manhunt for the caller, who is believed to have used a fake ID.
So far, no explosives have been found, and the call appears to be a hoax.
Flashback / Context
Vijay, who recently launched his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), has been drawing massive crowds at his public events.
This is not the first threat he has faced — similar false alarms occurred during his film promotions in the past.
Security around him has been tightened, with police increasing surveillance at his office and home.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Losses: Public peace and safety — such hoax calls waste resources and spread fear.
Gains: None — except the prankster’s brief notoriety.
Authorities: Strengthen future protocols for VIP security.
People’s Angle
For fans, the news sparked panic and prayers on social media, with hashtags like #StaySafeThalapathy trending. ❤️ Citizens also urged police to crack down on fake threats that disrupt public life.
MediaFx Take
Celebrity or not, every citizen deserves safety. 🔔 These hoax calls highlight the need for strict cyber-tracking and stronger penalties for misuse of emergency channels.
