Over 9,000 police personnel will be deployed for security duty for the Indian Independence Day celebrations tomorrow. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will hoist the national flag on the ramparts of Fort St. George and address the gathering. In view of this, five-tier security will be provided around the fort and high-resolution CCTV devices have been installed. The entire area will be under surveillance.
Surprise checks were conducted at lodges and hotels, and their managements have been asked to pass on any information about suspicious activity or people.
General patrolling has been intensified and also vehicle checks at important junctions of the city.
The Railway Protection Force and the Government Railway Police conducted anti-sabotage checks at Puratchithalaivar M.G.R. Chennai Central Railway Station and other stations on Saturday. Security has been tightened at the airport.
