Pudukottai placed under heavy security for Chief Minister's visit on Monday
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will inaugurate a new bus stand and distribute welfare assistance during his first visit to the town.
Pudukottai has been placed under heavy security cover for the visit of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday, according to The Hindu. The Chief Minister is scheduled to participate in a government function and inaugurate a new bus stand in the town.
The Chief Minister is expected to arrive at Tiruchi International Airport via a special flight from Chennai around 10.30 a.m. He will then travel by road to Pudukottai, where he will visit the District Armed Reserve ground for the official function.
More than 4,000 police personnel have been mobilised for security duties. In addition to local Pudukottai police, manpower has been drawn from central, north, and south zones, as well as other districts, to augment the force.
Security schemes have been drafted by the Tiruchi City Police, Tiruchi Rural Police, and Pudukottai district police. Deployment will cover the function venue, the new bus stand, and the entire Pudukottai town.
Police sources stated that route security will be provided along the Tiruchi-Pudukottai national highway. Anti-sabotage teams have also been mobilised as part of the arrangements.
Following the function, the Chief Minister is expected to stay at the Pudukottai Circuit House. He is scheduled to leave for the Tiruchi airport around 3 p.m. to fly back to Chennai at 4.15 p.m.