Authorities Enhance Security as Families Celebrate Kaanum Pongal Across Tamil Nadu

On Kaanum Pongal, thousands of families in Tamil Nadu visited popular spots like Chennai's Marina and Besant Nagar beaches and Vandalur Zoo, which saw about 26,866 visitors on the day. Authorities implemented extensive security and crowd management measures, including deploying over 16,000 police personnel, setting up control rooms, surveillance systems, wrist ID bands for children, and traffic diversions to ensure public safety during the large gatherings.