Chennai: Security has been fortified at Chennai airport and along the Prime Minister’s travel routes ahead of Narendra Modi’s day-long visit to the city on Sunday, October 11. The Prime Minister is scheduled to attend several official events during his five-hour visit. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is also expected to participate in the programmes attended by the Prime Minister.
A team of Special Protection Group (SPG) officials from Delhi, led by ADGP Amit Kumar, arrived in Chennai to oversee security arrangements. A special coordination meeting was held at the old airport on Thursday evening, attended by senior airport officials, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, police officers, intelligence officials and representatives of the State government’s protocol department.
Employees of courier and cargo companies operating within the old airport premises have been instructed to wear their photo identity cards visibly while on duty. Temporary workers will not be permitted to work at these facilities or in airport runway maintenance areas during the three-day security period.
The airport’s existing three-tier security arrangements will be further strengthened, officials said. The enhanced measures will remain in force until Sunday night.
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