Vasu Potnuru Visakhapatnam

Aheadof Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, security has been heavily beefed up at Bhogapuram.

Close to 5,000 police personnel are expected to be deployed to ensure a safe, secure and smooth inauguration of the airport followed by the public meeting which is expected to draw 2 lakh people. During his visit to Bhogapuram, Narendra Modi will spend two hours and twenty-five minutes participating in various events.

A no-fly zone has been declared for 72 hours. Restrictions are in place within a 5-km radius of the new airport, public meeting venue, helipad and surrounding routes from 8 pm on July 29 to 8 pm on August 1.

Drones, paragliders, microlight aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles are prohibited from flying in the region. On August 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at Bhogapuram on a special flight from Delhi. 200 classical dancers will welcome the Prime Minister by performing Kuchipudi soon after he reaches the terminal building. Subsequently, the Prime Minister will inspect the facility for about 15 minutes along with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Governor S Abdul Nazeer and other dignitaries.

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