Kulverstukas
4th Jan 2015, 12:48
Intelligence agencies have warned India and Afghanistan that terrorists could possibly hijack a Delhi-Kabul flight. The input is quite specific and also mentions that an Air India flight could be targeted.
Quoting intelligence sources, The Times of India newspaper said a high alert has been sounded after the intelligence input. IGI airport has been alerted and stringent checks of even the staff members have been instructed.
The authorities have put in place multi-level checking and have issued strictures to ensure they are followed judiciously. An additional ladder-point check has also been made compulsory. The security checks are expected to take more time now.
Sources said that the ground staff has been asked to thoroughly check all cabin baggage once the passengers boarded. Commandos will also patrol the adjoining areas of the airport with LMG-mounted vehicles.
The numbers of flight marshals have also been increased and cabin crew has been asked to look out for problem elements.
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Quoting intelligence sources, The Times of India newspaper said a high alert has been sounded after the intelligence input. IGI airport has been alerted and stringent checks of even the staff members have been instructed.
The authorities have put in place multi-level checking and have issued strictures to ensure they are followed judiciously. An additional ladder-point check has also been made compulsory. The security checks are expected to take more time now.
Sources said that the ground staff has been asked to thoroughly check all cabin baggage once the passengers boarded. Commandos will also patrol the adjoining areas of the airport with LMG-mounted vehicles.
The numbers of flight marshals have also been increased and cabin crew has been asked to look out for problem elements.
© (http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2015/01/04/hijack-alert-sounded-delhi-kabul-flight) via newsru (http://www.newsru.com/world/04jan2015/indiaafgh.html)