Security beefed up at airport as Republic-Day nears

As Republic Day is round the corner, security at the Indian Air Force-governed Lohegaon International Airport has been strengthened

As Republic Day is round the corner, security at the Indian Air Force-governed Lohegaon International Airport has been strengthened. This is a part of their exercise ahead of January 26, where important security strategies are being carried out.

On alert: Among the security measures put in place at the airport are not allowing visitors inside the premises, CISF jawans checking the parking area every night, checking of vehicles found parked for long and conducting surveillance of baggage sent by cargo. File pic

Some of the measures that have been put in place include not allowing visitors inside the premises, CISF jawans checking the parking area every night, checking of vehicles found parked for long, conducting surveillance of baggage sent by cargo, among others.u00a0

According to an official at the airport, with additional security personnel it is easier to carry out security activities. "The jawans patrol the entire premises at night. In the morning, we thoroughly check the baggage, both owned and unattended. They do not leave out a single spot. We are also inspecting vehicles that are parked for more than a couple of hours."

He further adds that overnight parking has also been stopped. "Baggage which land from the cargo are also under strict surveillance. We are keeping a track of them till they are sent to their destinations."

These measures are part of the security measures laid out by the civil aviation ministry.

Newly joined airport director, PSRK Sudhakar, said, "The time frame between January 15-26 is a sensitive period and we have to follow the security measures. Barring entry of visitors inside the premises is also one of the important measures we have taken as a part of these security measures."