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Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
CISF takes official charge of Mizoram's Lengpui airport
1 2 Aizawl: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday officially assumed full security responsibilities for Lengpui airport, near Aizawl, following directives from the ministry of home affairs. A reception ceremony was held at the airport terminal building to mark the occasion, with state DGP Anil Shukla as the chief guest. During the ceremony, DGP Shukla said the airport was a vital link, connecting Mizoram with the rest of India and the world. He emphasized that the CISF taking over the security of the airport was a significant milestone for Mizoram and that of the entire northeast. Shukla said deployment of the central force will assist the state police by relieving them of airport security duties. "Although Mizoram is a very peaceful state, the recent surge in drug trafficking is a matter of concern for which the efforts of the state police alone do not suffice to combat the menace," the DGP said. Lengpui airport has become the 69th airport in the country, where the CISF has taken its security responsibilities. Airport authorities said a total of 214 CISF personnel will be deployed at the airport, with an initial deployment of 121 personnel under a deputy commandant. DGP Shukla said all CRPF personnel, who were previously overseeing the airport security, had departed early on Thursday morning, while around 70 state police personnel were also relived of their airport security responsibilities . However, Shukla said around eight state police staff will remain on duty within the airport premises to handle the checking of Inner Line Permits (ILP).
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
CISF takes over security at Lengpui airport in Mizoram
The Central Industrial Security Force ( CISF ) has taken over the security of Lengpui Airport, Mizoram 's lone domestic airport, on Thursday. Director General of Mizoram Police Anil Shukla officially inducted the CISF, handing over the CISF Flag to the Chief Airport Security Officer (CASO), Lengpui Airport. A contingent of 121 CISF personnel, led by a Deputy Commandant, would initially take charge. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo An official said, 'Later the deployment will be scaled up to 214 personnel. Joint security arrangement maintained by the Mizoram Police and the Central Reserve Police Force ( CRPF ) had been manning the airport since 1999'. Mizoram shares a border with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Lengpui Airport, which is owned and managed by the state government, was built in 1998 and is located approximately 30 km north of Aizawl . Live Events In Thursday's event, CISF Inspector General Vijay Prakash, Deputy Inspector General, CISF, Deepak Verma, Additional Director General of Mizoram Police Meenu Chowdhary, Superintendent of Police, Security, C. Lalzahngoa, officers from Airport Wing (GAD), CRPF, Airport Authority of India, Indigo, Alliance Air, and other stakeholders were present.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
CISF takes over security at Lengpui Airport in Mizoram
Aizawl: The central industrial security force (CISF) on Thursday took over the security of the Lengpui airport in the state capital, following a directive from the home affairs ministry (MHA). 'The deployment is part of the Government of India's broader strategy to enhance security across all civil aviation hubs in the country,' a statement issued by the Mizoram government read. A formal induction ceremony was held at the airport where Mizoram director general of police (DGP) Anil Shukla handed over the CISF flag to the airport's chief airport security officer, marking the official transition. Also Read: Forest fires affected one-ninth of Phawngpui National Park in Mizoram: Official An initial team of 121 CISF personnel, led by a deputy commandant, will take charge. The strength will gradually be increased to 214 personnel. The CISF replaces the joint security setup previously managed by the Mizoram State Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which had been responsible for the airport's security since its operationalisation in 1999. Lengpui Airport is now the 69th airport in the country to come under CISF security cover. It also marks the first CISF deployment at any facility in Mizoram, making it the first such unit in the Northeastern state.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
CISF takes over security of Mizoram Lengpui Airport
Aizawl, The Central Industrial Security Force on Thursday officially took over the security of Lengpui Airport, Mizoram's lone domestic airport located about 35 km from state capital Aizawl. Mizoram being sandwiched between Myanmar and Bangladesh, Lengpui airport is a vital link for India's Act East policy, which aims to enhance connectivity and economic ties with South East Asia. Mizoram Director General of Police Anil Shukla inducted the CISF in a ceremony held at the airport on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Shukla said that the deployment of CISF at Lengpui airport will enhance security not only in Mizoram but in the entire northeast. He said that Mizoram, although known to be one of the peaceful states in the country, has witnessed a rapid increase in trafficking of contraband from other countries in recent years and the state police alone are not enough to curb the menace. "The takeover of security at Lengpui airport by the CISF will also help and strengthen the state police's initiatives to maintain law and order in the state," Shukla said. Officials said that a contingent of 121 CISF personnel, led by a Deputy Commandant, will initially take charge. The deployment will later scale up to an authorised strength of 214 personnel, replacing the existing joint security arrangement by the state police and Central Reserve Police Force , which had been guarding the airport since 1999, they said. The decision to station CISF at Lengpui airport aligns with the Centre's broader initiative to strengthen security across civil aviation facilities nationwide. In addition to their core security responsibilities, CISF personnel will work closely with local authorities and other stakeholders to develop and implement advanced security protocols that are effective, convenient and people-friendly, officials said. These enhanced measures aim to provide passengers with a secure and seamless travel experience, while proactively addressing emerging threats such as terrorism, smuggling and other unlawful activities, they said. The event was attended by CISF IG Deepak Verma, senior officers and officials from Mizoram police, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau , Aviation department, Airports Authority of India , CRPF, airlines and other stakeholders.
