New airport security plan: Random frisking

New Delhi In the wake of the recent Moscow airport bombing incident, the government has decided to step up airport security by introducing random frisking and baggage screening at terminal entry gates across the country. All those entering the airport building — visitors, passengers and airport staff — may be subjected to random security checks.
The country’s apex civil aviation security body — Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) — issued a circular last week for implementation of the decision with immediate effect. A senior BCAS official confirmed the development.
In January, an explosion took place at the Moscow’s Domodedovo airport in the arrivals hall killing at least 35 people and injured more than 100.
“A high-level meeting was held to review the security arrangements at airports after the Moscow blast. In the meeting it was decided that such a move is necessary in keeping with the threat perception,” a Civil Aviation Ministry official told The Indian Express.
23/02/11 Smita Aggarwal/Times of India

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Categories: Airports Feb 2011, Safety Feb 2011