Police deploy 22,000 personnel for Modi’s visit to the city today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Friday at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, marking the beginning of a two-week-long sporting extravaganza.
The event, slated to take place from January 19 to 31, will witness the participation of over 5,500 athletes across 26 competitive sports.
The city of Chennai is under a comprehensive five-tier security cover ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s arrival.
A no-fly zone has been declared for drones, and a staggering 22,000 personnel have been deployed to maintain order and safety throughout the city.
In a move aimed at heightened security, contract staff have been restricted from entering the Chennai airport runway, with only regular staff allowed access using identity cards on the airport premises.
Prime Minister Modi is expected to arrive at the Chennai airport and then proceed to INS Adyar in a helicopter. From there, he will make his way to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in an open vehicle for the official inauguration of the games.
To ensure the security of the Prime Minister’s route, the police will divert vehicular movement and monitor the route from high-rise buildings along the stretch.