India Tightens Airport Security: Visitor Entry Banned, Secondary Checks Before Boarding Amid Rising Tensions
India Tightens Airport Security: Visitor Entry Banned, Secondary Checks Before Boarding Amid Rising Tensions
Airports on Alert: Double Checking Before Flight Boarding, Visitor Entry Banned Across India
New Delhi, 8th May 2025: In a significant move to bolster aviation safety amid rising national security concerns, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued a directive to all airlines and airports across India to enhance security protocols with immediate effect.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation sources, all passengers at airports will now undergo Secondary Ladder Point Checks (SLPC) before boarding flights. This additional layer of screening, conducted just before entering the aircraft, aims to ensure that no unauthorized or suspicious items are carried onboard.
In a related measure, visitor entry to terminal buildings has been completely banned until further notice. Only ticketed passengers will be allowed to enter the terminal premises, and they must strictly adhere to the updated security protocols.
The sources further mentioned that Air Marshals will be deployed based on threat perception, providing an extra layer of onboard security on selected domestic and international flights.
These instructions from BCAS come amid heightened alerts across several Indian states following escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan. Authorities have clarified that these are preventive security measures, and they have appealed to the public for cooperation to ensure smooth and safe operations.
Passengers are advised to arrive early at airports, be prepared for stricter checks, and follow all instructions issued by airport authorities.
