Tambaram Police Enhance Beach Patrols Amid Rising Drowning Incidents on ECR

The Tambaram City Police have increased patrolling and issued safety warnings along Chennai's East Coast Road beaches following a rise in drowning incidents over the past 14 months. Seventeen fatalities, including students and tourists, have occurred at locations such as Kovalam, Kanathur, and Nainarkuppam. Authorities attribute the deaths to risky behaviors like swimming in prohibited areas, ignoring warnings, and taking selfies near strong waves. Police urge visitors to heed safety advisories and avoid the sea during hazardous conditions.