Post-threat, IGI under security blanket

New Delhi: In the wake of a threat to blow up the Delhi Airport, authorities have put the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport under heavy security cover and all security agencies have been told to be on the alert. Deccan Mujahideen, which had claimed responsibility for the Mumbai Terror attacks, has reportedly sent an e-mail threatening to blow up the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Delhi airport. The e-mail was intercepted by the Gujarat police on Sunday.
“We have been told to re-examine security at the airport. Though the Delhi airport was already put on high alert following the Mumbai terror attacks, we have been asked to maintain extra caution and ensure that all security measures are in place. Every one entering either of the terminals or any other access point is being checked thoroughly,” said a senior CISF official. Delhi Police are also assisting the CISF in security arrangements.
A high-level meeting was convened on Monday by Madhavan Nambiar, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, to review the security arrangements at airports across the country. The meeting, attended by the Commissioner of Civil Aviation Security, Director General of Civil Aviation, IG (Airports) CISF, Airport Authority of India (AAI) and other senior officials, reviewed the various layers of security in place at airports as well as in the airspace. It also identified immediate steps to be taken in case of any emergency situation.
02/12/08 Indian Express

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Categories: Airports Dec 2008, Safety Dec 2008