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“We have made elaborate safety arrangements in all public places, including the Marina and Elliot’s beaches for Kaanum Pongal,” said a senior police official.Around 1.5 lakh people visited Marina for Kaanum Pongal last year. Elliot’s beach saw 30,000 people last year, and might have 50,000 visitors this time. CHENNAI: Ahead of Kaanum Pongal , when people throng the city’s beaches among other hangout spots, police have mapped a detailed security arrangement to manage the rush.The stretch along the Marina and Elliot’s beaches has been cordoned off, cutting access to the sea to avoid drowning incidents. “Five additional commissioners, eight joint commissioners, and 21 deputy commissioners of police, will be on bandobust duty. “We expect around 2 lakh people to visit Marina this year..