New specialised force may replace CISF at airports

New Delhi: The government is examining a proposal to set up a dedicated aviation security force for the country’s airports. The proposed force will replace the paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Civil Aviation Secretary M Nambiar recently reviewed a detailed presentation made by Ministry officials. “The idea is to have a dedicated aviation security force under a single command. It has been observed that multiplicity of command has led to confusion and has reduced accountability,” a Ministry official told The Indian Express.
The Ministry will draft a detailed note for the Union Cabinet in two months. According to officials, the Ministry will seek statutory backing for the force, and a Bill will be introduced in Parliament after the Cabinet approves the proposal.
The government has stepped up airport security after the 26/11 terror attacks, and recently decided to introduce full body scanners at all metro airports. As of now, airport security is handled by CISF, which reports to the Home Ministry.
27/04/10 Smita Aggarwal/Indian Express

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Categories: Airports Apr 2010, Safety Apr 2010