Summary:
A senior traffic police officer said that traffic restrictions had reduced the inflow of the crowd to the beach. The police stood guard at different points along the beach promenade. Residents thronged the beach promenade on Monday. Traffic bound to the Beach Road was diverted on Gingee Salai resulting in the piling up of vehicles coupled with traffic snarls. more-inKaanum Pongal, the final day of the festival, traditionally marked by trips to the beach, parks and other community spots, was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Puducherry..