Music composer James Vasanthan’s car vandalised in Chennai; probe on

CHENNAI: Music composer James Vasanthan’s car was allegedly vandalised by unidentified persons in Chennai, prompting a police investigation, officials said.The incident is reported to have taken place in the Kottivakkam area on April 26, when the composer had stepped out for dinner at a restaurant. On returning after his meal, he found that the car parked outside the eatery had its window glass shattered. James Vasanthan later recorded a video of the damaged vehicle and shared it on social media. In his post, he said he was unsure whether it was an act of random vandalism or a targeted attack. "I'm not sure whether this was an act of mischief or something deliberate when I went to a restaurant for lunch this afternoon," he wrote. Several social media users expressed concern and extended support to the composer, urging authorities to take swift action against those responsible. In a follow-up post, the composer thanked well-wishers who reached out to him. He also expressed gratitude to political leaders, media personnel and members of the public who contacted him over the phone. The composer has since lodged a formal complaint with the police. Authorities have launched an investigation and are expected to examine CCTV footage in the area to identify those involved.