Security arrangements beefed up ahead of President’s visit to Madurai

Ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day visit to Madurai, the security arrangements are being beefed up in Tamil Nadu, state police sources revealed. The Indian President is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19.

President Droupadi Murmu will be departing from national capital on Saturday, February 18 and she is scheduled to arrive at Madurai around 12:00 p.m. on the same day. Notably, she will be going to Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple for having the darshan of Lord Meenakshi Amman.

Ahead of her visit in the state, her security’ team personally inspected the security arrangements in Madurai on Thursday. The security team are also collecting the details of those staying in the hotels in Madurai. The security checks on passengers at railway station and airports have also been intensified.

Meanwhile, the district collector also held a consultative meeting with the officers of all departments inside the temple, sources informed. After completing the Swami Darshan at the temple, President will participate in the Annadhana program, as per the sources information.
The drones has also been banned in the Madurai district on February 17 and 18, the sources added