Anti-drowning unit to keep watch on beaches
The Hindu
Teams to be deployed at five places in city
The Greater Chennai Police on Thursday launched an Anti-Drowning Unit to prevent people from drowning.
The unit would function at five places — Marina, Ennore, Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, and Palavakkam.
According to a press release, the Anti-Drowning Unit comprises personnel drawn from the city police, beach patrol team, Fire and Rescue Services, fishermen and sportspersons. It will have boats, vehicles, protective gear, and first aid kits to help prevent any drowning casualties.

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.