CISF takes over security of Shirdi Airport
New Delhi, June 7: The CISF on Thursday took over the security of Shirdi International Airport, with a sanctioned strength of more than 180 personnel, an official said.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, deputed to guard Shirdi airport, will be led by a Deputy Commandant rank officer. The administrative control of this airport will be under the CISF's Deputy Inspector General, West Zone Airports, Mumbai.
With its induction at Shirdi airport, the CISF now guards 60 out of 98 airports across the country, with a total of 343 units of the paramilitary force deployed for the purpose.
"In the light of the increased threat perception to the aviation sector across the country, security of Shirdi International Airport is of utmost importance as thousands of pilgrims, foreigners and VVIPs frequently visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple through this airport," said CISF Assistant Inspector General Hemendra Singh.
The 180 personnel of the CISF will be on various duties such as frisking, anti-hijacking and patrolling.
Located at Kakadi village, Shirdi International Airport is around 12 km away from prominent pilgrimage sport of the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple.
This airport, spread over 1,300 acres and with one terminal building and a 2,500 metre long runaway, is owned by Maharashtra Airport Development Company and was inaugurated on October 1, 2017.
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Plea in Madras HC calls for SIT/ED/CBI probe into Gautam Adani's indictment in US bribery case
Chennai: A plea has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or directions to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the corruption charges against Indian businessman Gautam Adani. The plea follows Adani’s indictment by the United States Department of Justice in the Eastern District of New York on bribery charges.
Filed by Advocate and Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi President ML Ravi, the plea alleges that Adani, along with other businessmen and power distribution companies in India, was involved in a scheme to bribe Indian government officials. The bribes were reportedly aimed at securing lucrative solar energy contracts with Indian entities. According to the US Department of Justice, Adani’s group paid USD 265 million in bribes, primarily to officials in Andhra Pradesh, to secure contracts with state electricity distribution companies between 2001 and 2023.
Ravi criticised the Indian authorities for their silence on the matter, despite the exposure of the corruption by foreign agencies. He argued that the lack of action by Indian investigation agencies undermines public trust and hinders national development. He called for a thorough investigation to uncover the full extent of the allegations, asserting that public officials had abused their power for personal gain, in violation of their duties.
