Jayalalithaa critical: Security stepped up in Chennai, police surround Apollo Hospital

With Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa critical after she suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening, the state Government has sought the help of the Para military forces to handle the crowd in case of any emergency.

Security has been stepped up across the city to attend any eventuality and buses plying out of Chennai have been reduced tonight and security in the capital has been tightened.

The Director General of Police Rajendran has asked the police officials to be present in full attendance by 7 am.

As the news started trickling down regarding the Chief Minister's health condition, AIADMK cadres began gathering in front of the Apollo Hospital.

In a statement, Chief Operating Officer of Apollo Hospital Dr Subbaiah Viswanathan said Jayalalithaa suffered a cardiac arrest yesterday evening and she is being treated and monitored by a team of experts and critical care specialists.

In a tweet late last night, Apollo Hospital's Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy said the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is critical and a multi specialty team is trying everything possible.