Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Tight security covers Vijay’s Madurai visit, routes and venues
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is visiting Madurai on Monday.
Police have prepared extra security at the airport and along the roads he will use.
Officers and sniffer dogs are checking important areas.
Vehicles entering the airport are also being checked.
Drones are not allowed during the visit.
Barricades will help control crowds and traffic.
Vijay will visit a hospital, the Gandhi Museum and the Government Tourist Office.
He is also expected to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the evening.
After that, he will fly back to Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Police have deployed a five-tier security arrangement at Madurai airport for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit.
Security personnel, sniffer dogs, vehicle checks and barricades will control access at the airport and along the convoy route.
Drone flights are prohibited, and traffic restrictions may be imposed as the convoy moves between venues.
The programme includes the Thaai Maaman Gold Ring scheme launch and the reopening of the renovated Gandhi Museum.
Vijay is scheduled to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple at 5 p.m. before returning to Chennai.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Tamil Nadu Police.
- What
- A secured official visit involving government programmes and visits to several Madurai venues.
- When
- Monday; arrival is scheduled for 11 a.m., with the temple visit planned for 5 p.m.
- Where
- Madurai airport, Government Rajaji Hospital, the Gandhi Museum, the Government Tourist Office and the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
- Why
- To launch the Thaai Maaman Gold Ring scheme, reopen the renovated Gandhi Museum and attend other scheduled engagements.
- Airport security
- A five-tier security arrangement is in place at Madurai airport.
- Scheduled arrival
- Vijay is expected to arrive at 11 a.m.
- Drone policy
- Drone flights are prohibited during the visit.
- First stop
- Government Rajaji Hospital is scheduled to be the first stop after arrival.
- Museum reopening
- The Gandhi Museum is scheduled to reopen after renovation costing about Rs 10 crore.
- Evening programme
- A visit to the Meenakshi Amman Temple is planned for 5 p.m.
- Return
- Vijay is scheduled to fly back to Chennai after the temple visit.