Mangaluru International Airport enhances security with advanced equipment
Mangaluru, July 31, 2024: Mangaluru International Airport, has upgraded its security infrastructure by providing advanced equipment to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
In a ceremony held on Monday, the airport introduced several new security measures, including a second Bullet Resistant Vehicle (BRV) for the Quick Response Team (QRT) and sophisticated tools for the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).
Key additions to the airport's security capabilities include a Suspect Luggage Containment Vehicle, a Miniature Remote Operated Vehicle, an IR illuminator, and night vision binoculars with a range finder. Furthermore, the Landside Security team at Mangaluru International Airport received two electric scooters to patrol the entry and exit roads effectively.
These enhancements ensure Mangaluru International Airport meets all BDDS equipment requirements set by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), providing the CISF with essential tools to maintain robust airport security.
Mukesh Nankani, Chief Airport Officer of Mangaluru International Airport, ceremonially handed over a symbolic key to the BRV to Virendra Mohan Joshi, Senior Commandant of CISF and Chief Airport Security Officer. The event was attended by Vijit Juyal, Chief Security Officer, AAHL, and other members of the airport leadership team.
“We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and security at Mangaluru International Airport. The deployment of these advanced security measures reflects our ongoing dedication to enhancing passenger safety and operational efficiency,” said Nankani.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
