A security breach took place during Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s visit to Karur on Friday after a man broke through barricades and rushed towards the Chief Minister’s convoy amid a large crowd of supporters. However, the security personnel intercepted the individual before he could reach the Chief Minister’s vehicle and swiftly removed him.
The security personnel acted promptly, intercepting the individual before he could reach the Chief Minister’s vehicle and swiftly moving him away. The convoy continued towards its destination without any disruption.
The breach took place as Vijay’s convoy entered Karur for the distribution of government job offers to the families of Karur stampede victims following the Madras High Court’s order.
Vijay arrived in Karur to hand over appointment orders to the members of 32 families affected by the tragic stampede, amidst tight security arrangements. This marked Vijay’s first official visit to Karur after he took up the reins as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May.
Thousands of supporters had gathered along the route to welcome Vijay, showering flower petals on his convoy and chanting slogans in his support. Police had deployed extensive security arrangements, including barricades and personnel along the route, to manage the large crowds.
Apart from the appointment ceremony at Atlas Kalai Arangam Grounds, Vijay distributed various government welfare benefits at the District Collectorate in Thanthoni Malai. The Chief Minister also conducted a surprise inspection at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore, Chennai, without any prior notice. During the visit, he inspected the hospital’s facilities and reviewed the healthcare services being provided to children.
Vijay also laid the foundation stone for a private non-leather footwear manufacturing unit at Vanavasi Panchayat in Krishnarayapuram Panchayat Union. The project, estimated to cost Rs 1,700 crore, is expected to generate employment and promote industrial growth in the region.
Heavy police deployment, iron barricades and QR code-enabled entry passes were arranged across Karur to ensure security during the Chief Minister’s visit.