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Chennai Airport Tightens Security for Amit Shah Visit
Amit Shah is visiting Chennai for an important meeting.
He is expected to arrive at the airport on Wednesday evening.
Extra police and security officers will be at the airport.
Shah will then travel by road to Kovalam.
He will stay at Fisherman Cove for the night.
On Thursday, he will lead a meeting with South Indian chief ministers.
Police will watch the road between Meenambakkam and Kovalam.
After the meeting, Shah is scheduled to fly to Delhi at 3:45 p.m.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive at Chennai airport at 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday.
Shah will travel by road to Kovalam and stay at Fisherman Cove overnight.
He will preside over a conference of South Indian chief ministers on Thursday, August 20.
Security officials, central intelligence personnel, Tamil Nadu Police and Central Industrial Security Force staff reviewed arrangements.
Police will deploy personnel along the route from Meenambakkam to Kovalam on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, South Indian chief ministers, Tamil Nadu Police, central intelligence officials and Central Industrial Security Force personnel.
- What
- Security arrangements have been strengthened for Amit Shah’s visit and a conference of South Indian chief ministers.
- Where
- Chennai airport, the road from Meenambakkam to Kovalam, and Kovalam near East Coast Road.
- When
- Shah is scheduled to arrive at 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, attend the conference on Thursday, August 20, and depart for Delhi at 3:45 p.m. the same day.
- Why
- To provide security for Shah’s arrival and his participation in the South Indian chief ministers’ conference.
Key facts
- Arrival
- 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday at Chennai airport
- Conference
- South Indian Chief Ministers conference on Thursday, August 20
- Conference venue
- Kovalam near East Coast Road
- Overnight stay
- Fisherman Cove
- Departure
- 3:45 p.m. Thursday flight from Chennai to Delhi
- Security agencies
- Tamil Nadu Police, Central Industrial Security Force, central intelligence and airport security officials
- Security route
- Meenambakkam to Kovalam
Sources
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