Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's residence, BJP office in Chennai receive bomb threat

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. (File photo)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin received a bomb threat at his Chennai residence on Friday alongside another threat at state BJP headquarters and the house of South actress Trisha.

After receiving the information, senior police officials and bomb disposal squads along with sniffer dogs arrived at CM's residence.

After extensive search, nothing suspicious was found. A detailed investigation has been launched into the matter, according to a report by The Free Press Journal.

Similar threats were also allegedly made to the Tamil Nadu Governor’s residence, according to multiple reports, according to a report by News18.

An investigation is underway.

This incident comes over a month after MK Stalin reportedly received a bomb threat ahead of a flag hoisting ceremony on August 15. The threat created a stir in the administration and caused panic within the police department as well. The caller, identified as Ganesh, was taken into custody later.

In July, Stalin’s Chennai residence received a similar bomb threat. A bomb threat call was received by the control room of the Old Commissioner’s office, The Hindu reported, adding that the caller identified as Vinothkumar said a bomb had been placed in the CM’s house. It turned out to be a hoax.