India, Oct. 9 -- A bomb threat targeting the residence of actor-turned-politician Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay in Neelankarai caused a brief scare through the city on Wednesday, before the police declared it a hoax.

Law enforcement and bomb disposal squads reportedly rushed to the scene; however, after an intensive investigation, authorities confirmed there was no explosive device on the property.

The threat came amid growing criticism of Vijay following the tragic incident at the TVK rally, which left dozens dead and several others injured.

41 people died and at least 60 were injured in the stampede during Vijay's rally in Karur on September 27. Police noted that the rally saw a turnout of 27,000, nearly three times the expec...