Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Presents Medals, Flags Off Coastal Fleet
On July 31, 2024, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay, held a big parade in Chennai.
He gave medals to police, fire, and rescue workers for their hard work.
He also started a new fleet of cars and bikes for the Coastal Security Group to help watch the long coastline.
The parade had special teams show off their skills, like a dog squad that can find explosives.
The police commissioner thanked everyone and said medals show bravery and skill.
The event celebrated the police force’s 160 years of service and gave them a top honour called the President’s Colour.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay presented state and national medals to police, fire, and allied personnel in Chennai.
The ceremony marked the first time the Tamil Nadu Police received the President’s Colour for 160 years of service.
Vijay flagged off 42 Mahindra Thar Roxx four‑wheelers and 96 Honda Unicorn two‑wheelers for the Coastal Security Group.
Demonstrations included a Quick Reaction Team drill, Commando Force display, and a gold‑medal‑winning dog squad.
Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A Amalraj thanked participants, citing Napoleon to describe medals as symbols of bravery and skill.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, police officials, and allied personnel
- What
- Presented state and national medals and flagged off new vehicles for the Coastal Security Group
- When
- 31 July 2024
- Where
- Rajarathinam Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To honor long‑standing service and enhance coastal surveillance
- Event
- Medal presentation and fleet flag‑off
- Date
- 31 July 2024
- Location
- Rajarathinam Stadium, Chennai
- Chief Minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- New Vehicles
- 42 Mahindra Thar Roxx, 96 Honda Unicorn