In view of the Republic Day celebrations, a stringent five-tier security blanket has been activated at the Chennai International Airport. The heightened security measures, which came into effect from Saturday midnight, will remain in force until midnight on January 30, according to the airport authorities.With India set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26, security has been intensified across the country. Mirroring this, Chennai Airport has bolstered its arrangements, with the security protocol being escalated to a maximum seven-tier system for the peak period of January 24, 25, and 26. The comprehensive security drill involves multiple agencies.
Vehicles approaching the airport are being stopped at the main entrance gate, and the security personnel are conducting multi-layered inspections of vehicles using sniffer dogs, while bomb disposal squads are conducting scans using metal detectors.
Armed police personnel are maintaining a constant vigil, patrolling the airport premises. Special attention is being given to the multi-level car parking area, where vehicles parked for extended periods are being meticulously inspected by experts.