Indian Airports on High Alert after Hijacking Threats
International airports in the Indian cities of Mumbai
New Delhi - Arab Today
International airports in the Indian cities of Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad were placed on the highest security alert Sunday after police received information of a possible aircraft hijacking attempt, officials and news reports said.
"We have increased and strengthened patrolling and access control at all three airports," said director general of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said. The alert was sounded after the Mumbai Police received information of possible hijack attempt, NDTV news channel reported.
All airlines have been asked to remain extra vigilant and avoid last-minute check-ins, NDTV quoted the official as saying. "Passengers have been requested to cooperate and additional numbers of sniffer dogs have been deployed at all three airports," he added.
Source: QNA
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