Security tightened in Salem ahead of Chief Minister’s visit on September 1
Security has been significantly increased in Salem, Tamil Nadu, ahead of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's visit to the Mettur dam. The visit includes the release of water for irrigation and an inspection of dam infrastructure, with strict measures including a drone ban.
Why it matters
High-level government visits often require extensive logistical and security coordination, impacting local public movement.
Ahead of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to Salem district on Tuesday (September 1, 2026), security has been tightened in the district.
The Chief Minister will reach the airport in Kamalapuram on Tuesday, and will travel to the Mettur dam, by road, from where he is set to release water for delta irrigation. Police have installed barricades for a distance of 40 km, from Kamalapuram to Mettur, on both sides of the road to prevent people from entering the area while the CM is crossing the stretch. A pandal has been installed at the dam for the event. The buildings and structures in Mettur dam premises have been whitewashed by the Water Resources Department (WRD).
Sources said after releasing water from the dam, the Chief Minister will visit the photo exhibition about the Mettur dam. He is also expected to visit the dam’s powerhouse.
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