The state government has decided to bypass the bureaucratic route to slash time required for deployment of a helicopter for its Force One unit in case of a terror attack or other emergencies. It has sent a proposal to the Centre to hire an aircraft on demand.
Government sources said aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation has powers to provide an aircraft to the state in case of an emergency, but it may not happen as swiftly as desired due to procedures involved.
The government created the elite force in the lines of the National Security Guard in the aftermath of the 26/11attacks.
Force One commandos, who are based in Kalina, can get combat-ready in 14 minutes and need to be airlifted to the scene of action as city's choked roads may slow down their movement.
04/03/16 Anil Rana/Mumbai Mirror
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Government sources said aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation has powers to provide an aircraft to the state in case of an emergency, but it may not happen as swiftly as desired due to procedures involved.
The government created the elite force in the lines of the National Security Guard in the aftermath of the 26/11attacks.
Force One commandos, who are based in Kalina, can get combat-ready in 14 minutes and need to be airlifted to the scene of action as city's choked roads may slow down their movement.
04/03/16 Anil Rana/Mumbai Mirror
