Chamarajanagara, Nov. 10 -- Erode district police have ruled out the possibility of a crude bomb attack at the residence of a relative of Kannada matinee idol Dr Rajkumar at Gajanur in Tamil Nadu, stating that the explosion was caused by a powerful firecracker.

In a press release, the police said the blast had shattered the windowpanes of the house because of the loud sound and impact of a firecracker. The clarification comes amid suspicions that an explosive device might have been used in the incident.

Thalavady police have detained five people from the locality for questioning. According to preliminary information, the five were reportedly present in the vicinity when the explosion took place. Their statements are being examined as pa...