Indian airports to track every passenger move

Mumbai: Last month’s terror attack at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport has resulted in a security overhaul at airports across India. Thirty-six people lost their lives and more than 100 were injured in the suicide bombing at Russia’s busiest airport on January 24. Following the incident, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on February 2 issued a circular, asking airlines, airport operators and security agencies to beef up security in and around airports.
The aviation security order (ASO) issued by BCAS commissioner Gurjyot Singh Malhi instructs authorities to photograph all visitors at airports. “No temporary airport pass should be issued without photographs. Moreover, visitors shall not be allowed to carry baggage in the arrival and departure area,” according to the ASO, a copy of which is available with DNA. It further mentions that every move of people, who drive to the airports or wait for their relatives outside the terminal building, will be recorded.
The ASO has also asked airports to immediately install CCTVs and strengthen the number of CISF personnel at entry and exit points as well as parking lots to keep terrorists at bay. “CCTV cameras in vehicle parking areas shall be installed immediately and parking lots must be guarded by the CISF and airport security unit personnel,” it says.
11/02/11 Naveeta Singh/Daily News & Analysis

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Categories: Airports Feb 2011