AAI officials will be frisked too

Kolkata: Security was tightened at the Kolkata airport on Monday, a day after the state administration held a high-level meeting, where state’s top police officers were present.
Several new measures have been put in place at various sections of the airport to prevent terrorists’ strikes.
A meeting was also held this afternoon at the airport to take stock of the security situation there. The meeting was attended by airport director, executive director, and other officials of the Airport Authority of India (AAI).
As per the new security measures, airline staff and AAI officials will not be allowed to park their vehicles near the airport building. They will be discouraged to bring cycles and motorbikes with them. All officials could even be frisked at the security checkpoint and at the main entrance. Beside, hand baggage carried by officials will also be checked manually.
“Till now, passengers could enter the airport premises only by carrying a valid ticket. From today, an identity proof will have to be produced along with the ticket at the gate itself,” said an AAI official. Visitors have been banned from entering the terminals.
28/07/08 Kolkata Newsline

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Categories: Airports Jul 2008, Safety Jul 2008