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Police rule out bomb attack on late actor Rajkumar's Erode residence
Investigators have dismissed reports of a country-made explosive being hurled at the ancestral home of late Tamil actor Rajkumar in Erode. The window damage was caused by sound vibrations and percussion from Deepavali firecrackers, police said.
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Police in Erode have clarified that no explosive device was used in an incident at the ancestral residence of late actor Rajkumar, ending speculation about a potential bomb attack on the property.
The confusion arose after window panes at the house shattered during Deepavali festivities. Initial reports suggested a country-made bomb may have been responsible for the damage, prompting concerns about the safety of the historic residence.
Following an investigation, authorities determined that the breakage resulted from the intense sound waves and vibrations generated by firecrackers set off in the vicinity during Deepavali celebrations. The percussion from the explosive fireworks was sufficient to cause the windows to crack and shatter, police said.
The clarification comes as a relief to residents and comes amid heightened security consciousness in many parts of Tamil Nadu during festival seasons. Police have urged residents to be mindful of the potential structural impact of loud firecrackers, particularly on older buildings with aging window fixtures.