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- A couple was detained in Chennai on Thursday after running into the security perimeter of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's convoy near the Secretariat.
- Police officials said the couple were parents of a young engineering graduate from Sivaganga district who allegedly died in police custody in March, and they were apparently trying to stop the convoy to petition the chief minister.
- Police intercepted and detained them for questioning, and a video of the breach has gone viral on social media, though Hindustan Times could not independently verify it.
- This is the latest in a series of security breaches involving Vijay, who is protected with Z+ security, including incidents in Karur in July and at his Chennai residence last year.
What to watch next
- Outcome of police questioning of the detained couple and any action in the custodial death case
- Possible review of CM Vijay's security arrangements after repeated breaches
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