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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Two injured as fire breaks out in south Mumbai hotel kitchen
Mumbai (PTI): Two persons suffered injuries after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel in south Mumbai on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said.
The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at the Colaba Social Bar and Restaurant located on Boman Beharam Marg behind the Taj Hotel, they said.
A fire erupted in the kitchen area of the hotel located in the basement of a five-storey building, a civic official said.
The fire brigade sent a team to the spot and brought the blaze under control by 4.56 pm.
Two persons sustained injuries in the accident. One of them, Sunil Singh (28), suffered five per cent burns and took discharge against medical advice, while the other victim, Subrat Barai (35), has been admitted to Saint George Hospital with 15 per cent burns.
Barai is said to be in a stable condition, officials said, adding that the cause of the fire is being ascertained.
