Music Composer Ilaiyaraaja’s Chennai Studio Faces Bomb Threat

Ilaiyaraaja's

T Nagar studio faced a bomb threat triggering security scare. The threat was sent through an mail, which was also received at the DGP’s office, claiming that an explosive had been planted at his studio.

Bomb Threat At Ilaiyarajaa's Chennai Studio

According to the reports, the police personnel, including the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and sniffer dogs, immediately arrived at the scene after which a detailed inspection was conducted. Reports say that after a thorough search, officials confirmed that the threat was a hoax. The scare came as part of a series of similar email threats received by several VIPs and public figures across Chennai including the homes of Trisha, Vijay and Nayanthara.

The Chennai city police revealed that the bomb threat to Ilaiyaraaja’s premises had resemblance to previous hoax emails sent to several prominent figures. Among the targets were AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami, NTK coordinator Seeman. Authorities have increased efforts to trace the details of the sender. The Cyber Crime and City Police units have launched a detailed investigation to identify the origin of the threat. On the professional front, Ilaiyaraaja is in a legal battle due to ongoing copyright dispute. The veteran composer has filed a case in the Madras High Court against some popular companies., alleging unauthorized commercial use of his songs. The petition emphasizes that Ilaiyaraaja has composed over 7,500 songs in several Indian languages and that companies are using and claiming ownership of his music without proper authorization.