CRPF to be deployed in Tamil Nadu post Karunanidhi's demise
On the request of the Tamil Nadu government, the Home Ministry is sending additional paramilitary forces including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to the state following DMK chief M Karunanidhi's demise in Chennai. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a seven-day mourning and a public holiday on Wednesday. Karunanidhi passed away aged 94 after a prolonged illness.