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US consulate in Chennai shuts down visa section for 2 days

Chennai, September 17
Faced with protests over an anti-Islam film for the third day, the US consulate here has shut down its visa section for two days from today. "The visa section will be closed for appointments on Monday and Tuesday. Persons with appointments are being notified for rescheduling dates. Emergency services will be offered to American citizens," an advisory posted on the consulate's official website said.

The decision to close the visa section came as anti-US protests in front of the consulate continued for the third day today with another Muslim outfit planning to hold a demonstration tomorrow.

A spokesperson of the consulate said the decision to close down the visa section for two days was taken yesterday and all applicants already given appointment had been informed about the rescheduling.

“In no way will they be inconvenienced," he said, adding around 1,000 visa applicants visited the Consulate every day. — PTI

FILM FURY

• The decision to close the visa section came as anti-US protests in front of the Consulate continued for the third day on Monday
• Another Muslim outfit is planning to hold a demonstration at the same spot on Tuesday
• Around 1,000 visa applicants visit the Consulate every day