CHENNAI: As part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Chennai on Monday (Jan 26), the city police has declared the areas in and around around Marina Beach, the route traversed by Tamil Nadu Governor from Lok Bhavan to Marina and the route traversed by Chief Minister from his Chittranjan Salai residence to Marina as a Red Zone and has banned flying of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)/Drone and any other aerial objects on Sunday and Monday, except for government arrangements.
The city police said that a five-tier security arrangement will be in place on Kamarajar Road, where the Governor will hoist the national flag near the Labour statue.
A total of 7,500 police officers and police personnel have been deployed to carry out special security duties.
Furthermore, security has been tightened at Chennai Airport, railway stations, bus terminals, bus stands, business establishments, beach areas, and places of worship within the jurisdiction of the Greater Chennai Police.
Lodges and hotels in Chennai have been inspected, and owners/managers have been urged to inform the police immediately in case of any suspicious occurrences.
Moreover, patrolling activities have been intensified throughout the city and check posts have been set up at the main entrances of the city, such as Madhavaram, Tiruvottiyur, Maduravoyal, Meenambakkam, Thoraipakkam and Neelangarai.
Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out at all important places, including Meenambakkam Airport, Chennai Central, Egmore Railway Stations, Koyambedu and Madhavaram Bus Terminals by SCP personnel comprising BDDS and Dog Squad, an official release stated.