CISF seizes entry pass of airline duty manager

Chennai: A senior Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official posted at Chennai airport on Friday snatched the entry pass of a duty manager of a private airline and sent him out unceremoniously because he allegedly carried a floral bouquet to receive chief minister M Karunanidhi. The pass was later returned after an explanation was given.
A senior AAI official said bouquets should not be taken to the apron side when there was VIP movement.
The incident occurred in the apron area where several people, including senior airport officials and others, were waiting for the chief minister to arrive.
CISF official snatched the duty manager's pass and instructed a constables to escort him out of the terminal.
Sources said the duty manager had informed the CISF he would be presenting a bouquet to the chief minister who was flying by SpiceJet for the first time.
07/11/09 Times of India

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