Security tightened at Chennai airport

As part of tightening security for Republic Day celebrations, Central Industrial Security Force today upgraded surveillance at the airport here, posting armed men on the open terrace of Domestic and International terminals.

Armed personnel will be on alert till month-end and they will keep watch on the recently constructed flyover located  outside 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 aircrafts operating between SAARC countries following which security had been beefed up at Chennai airport also, with entry of visitors banned till January 31.

Tamil Nadu and Chennai in particular, have already been brought under a security cover with vigil intensified on borders and
coastal areas.

A 12,000 strong police force will guard the city on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations.