India-Pakistan conflict: Indian civil airports get security boost with CISF's extended role amid rising tensions

Govt directs CISF to check cargo, in-line baggage in view of enhanced security measures

A spokesperson for the paramilitary force said the move has been initiated following a directive issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on May 9, "temporarily" extending CISF's cover to these processes in "direct response" to the terrorist

India-Pakistan conflict: Indian civil airports get security boost with CISF's extended role amid rising tensions

The BCAS has issued an OM on May 9, 2025, extending the CISF's role as ASG to enhance security at Indian civil airports, focusing on Cargo operations and the ILHBSS.

CISF to check cargo, in-line baggage at 69 airports amid Indo-Pak tension

New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Saturday said it has extended an additional security cover to temporarily supervise cargo operations and in-line hold baggage screening system at 69 civil airports of the country under its counter-terrorist cover. A spokesperson for the paramilitary force said the move has been initiated following a directive issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on May 9 “t…

CISF Starts Scanning Check-In Baggage And Cargo At Airports

New Delhi: Given the possibility of Pakistani-based terror outfits activating their sleeper cells across India to carry out attacks on airlines or hijack civilian aircraft, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has handed over charge of cargo and baggage screening operations at all airports to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) till May 18. While the CISF is in charge of overall security at airports, the Force is not mandated to…

Heightened security at Chennai airport following 'Operation Sindoor'; passengers advised to arrive early

Chennai:  In the aftermath of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and following a directive from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), security measures have been significantly intensified at Chennai International Airport and passengers have been advised to arrive at the terminal at least three hours before their scheduled departure to avoid delays due to extended screening procedures. As part of the enhanced protocols, airport authorities announced tha…

Security Intensified at Chennai Airport - News Today

In response to escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, security measures have been significantly heightened at Chennai International Airport. Authorities have implemented comprehensive protocols to ensure the safety of passengers and airport operations. Personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indian Air Force, and local police have been placed on high alert. All leaves for security staff have been canceled, and …