CISF takes over security

March 19, 2010 03:34 am | Updated 03:34 am IST - CHENNAI

The Central Industrial Security Force has taken over the security of the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial at Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district.

A contingent of 25 armed personnel took up position at the memorial on Tuesday.

According to State intelligence sources, the move follows a threat perceived by a Central agency that sympathisers or activists of the LTTE may target the memorial during VVIP visits.

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