Security agencies and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security are planning a massive overhaul to stop entry of unauthorized people into the Indira Gandhi International airport premises. As part of this plan, they may ask airlines to request flyers for a digital photo identification while booking tickets so that it can be given to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
As per this plan, the airline database will be uploaded in e-boarding facial recognition machines, which would automatically raise an alarm if a passenger who is not supposed to fly that day tries to enter the terminal. More than 30 people have been arrested this year for sneaking inside IGI premises. Two of them were also found carrying a pistol and live cartridges.
Sources said that such machines are already being used on a trial basis and may be installed soon at all entry gates manned by CISF personnel. This technology is currently in use at sensitive airports abroad, including Israel.
An officer said that the system was approved for use at IGI and other major airports in India after a detailed study. "A trial is being conducted on the equipment. If it proves successful and hassle-free, such machines may be brought in use next year. To make this plan a success, cooperation between the airlines and security agencies is required. Once approved for installation, a tender would be taken out," the officer said.
Unauthorised entry to the airport premises is a major concern for security agencies.
26/09/16 Anvit Srivastava/The Times Of India
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As per this plan, the airline database will be uploaded in e-boarding facial recognition machines, which would automatically raise an alarm if a passenger who is not supposed to fly that day tries to enter the terminal. More than 30 people have been arrested this year for sneaking inside IGI premises. Two of them were also found carrying a pistol and live cartridges.
Sources said that such machines are already being used on a trial basis and may be installed soon at all entry gates manned by CISF personnel. This technology is currently in use at sensitive airports abroad, including Israel.
An officer said that the system was approved for use at IGI and other major airports in India after a detailed study. "A trial is being conducted on the equipment. If it proves successful and hassle-free, such machines may be brought in use next year. To make this plan a success, cooperation between the airlines and security agencies is required. Once approved for installation, a tender would be taken out," the officer said.
Unauthorised entry to the airport premises is a major concern for security agencies.
26/09/16 Anvit Srivastava/The Times Of India
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