Terror threat: Security tightened at Chennai airport

Chennai: Central Industrial Security Force today upgraded surveillance at the airport here, posting armed men on the open terrace of Domestic and International terminals, following intelligence inputs warning terror threats during republic day celebrations.
Armed personnel will be on alert till month-end and they will keep watch on the recently constructed flyover near the airport as those travelling on it would have a full view of the airport, officials said.
The Centre had already warned of terrorists' plans to hijack Indian aircraft operating between SAARC countries following which security had been beefed up at Chennai airport, with entry of visitors banned till January 31.
25/01/10 Press Trust of India

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Categories: Airports Jan 2010