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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
NSG leads hijack & terror-attack drills at airport
Kolkata: A dramatic hijack of an aircraft, tense negotiations, and finally, the storming of the aircraft by National Security Guard (NSG) commandos, followed by a terror attack on the Airports Authority of India office at the Kolkata airport and a counterstrike by NSG to neutralise the terrorists, were played out at the airport over seven hours. This began on Saturday night and ended in the early hours of Sunday. The real-life scenario, with an actual Airbus A320 aircraft, flight crew, and 75 'dummy' passengers and hijackers, was enacted with seriousness. CISF and NSG personnel carried out a full-scale joint counter-hijack and counter-terrorist exercise, it was planned and coordinated with various airport stakeholders and security agencies to evaluate preparedness in the event of a security threat. The simulated hijack scenario was initiated when the Air Traffic Control received an emergency call from the 'hijacked' aircraft. CISF Quick Reaction Teams cordoned off the aircraft while officers from the Intelligence Bureau and the ministry of home affairs engaged in negotiations with the hijackers. When negotiations failed, the NSG Counter Hijack Task Force launched a coordinated operation to storm the aircraft. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NYC Hotel Smartphone Booking | Bookmark Now! | New York City Hotel Booking | Mill Canyon Road Click Here Undo You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Simultaneously, a counter-terrorist exercise was initiated simulating an armed terrorist attack on AAI offices, where 12 employees were taken hostage, and the building's power supply was disabled. State Police Special Task Force attempted entry but faced heavy resistance and simulated casualties. After a briefing from the STF, the NSG team executed a tactical operation, neutralised six simulated terrorists, and rescued all hostages.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
NSG conducts counter-hijack exercise at Kolkata Airport
Kolkata: The National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a full-scale joint counter-hijack and counter-terrorist exercise at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI) in Kolkata. The exercise, conducted on the intervening night of July 18-19, was meticulously planned and coordinated with various airport stakeholders and security agencies to evaluate preparedness in the event of a complex security threat, said NSCBI sources. 'As part of the counter-hijack drill, a simulated hijack scenario involving an A320 aircraft with crew and 75 dummy passengers was initiated at 21.34 hours on July 18 when the air traffic control (ATC) received an emergency call from the 'hijacked' aircraft. The aerodrome committee was immediately convened, and the aircraft was positioned at the isolation bay for containment,' said an NSCBI insider. As part of the initial exercise, the quick response teams of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) cordoned off the aircraft while officers from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) got engaged in negotiations with the hijackers to de-escalate the situation. 'Upon failure of negotiations, the NSG Counter Hijack Task Force (CHTF) launched a coordinated operation to storm the aircraft. The operation resulted in the successful 'rescue' of all dummy passengers and crew, and the 'elimination' of the simulated hijackers. This phase of the exercise concluded at 02.15 hours on July 19,' the NSCBI insider said. Simultaneously, he added, a counter-terrorist exercise was initiated at around 21.00 hours on July 18, simulating an armed terrorist attack on AAI operational offices, where 12 staff members were taken hostage, and the building's power supply was disabled. As part of that exercise, the Special Task Force (STF) commandos of West Bengal Police cordoned off the area and attempted entry but encountered heavy resistance and simulated casualties. 'Following the conclusion of the hijack scenario, the NSG Task Force was deployed to handle the hostage crisis. After a detailed briefing from the STF, the NSG team executed a coordinated tactical operation, neutralised six simulated terrorists, and successfully rescued all hostages. This operation concluded at 04.25 hours on July 19,' the NSCBI insider said.. According to him, those exercises were aimed at validating response mechanisms, inter-agency coordination, and crisis management protocols in high-stakes scenarios involving civil aviation security. The participation and coordination among AAI, CISF, ATC, Airlines, State Police, IB, MHA, and NSG ensured the overall success of the exercise.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Over 2,300 men fined for entering women-only coaches in Delhi Metro in 2024-25
NEW DELHI: More than 2,300 male passengers were fined for entering women-only coaches in the Delhi Metro during the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Officials said 2,320 challans were issued under the Delhi Metro Railway Operation and Maintenance Act, each attracting a fine of `250. The highest number of violations were reported in May (443), followed by April (419) and September (397). Interestingly, only one offender was penalised in December 2024. In cases where violators are unable to pay the fine immediately, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) or DMRC flying squad personnel issue a warning and allow them to leave. 'These drives are conducted in close coordination with CISF teams stationed across the metro network,' a DMRC official said. To tackle the issue, DMRC has launched multiple awareness campaigns. These include regular announcements on platforms and inside trains, prominent signage indicating the location of women-only coaches, and social media posts on DMRC's official handles. Additionally, flying squads have been deployed to monitor such violations and take necessary action. 'Our aim is to ensure a safer and more respectful environment for female passengers. These checks and sensitisation drives will continue,' the official added. The Delhi Metro, with its 10 colour-coded lines and 257 stations, covers a network of nearly 395 km. Each train typically consists of six or eight coaches, with one reserved exclusively for women. Recently, a video went viral showing male passengers occupying the ladies' coach and refusing to leave despite repeated requests by female commuters, highlighting the ongoing challenge despite existing regulations.
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
SpiceJet Flight Cancelled After Delay And Sunset Restriction At Darbhanga Airport, Passengers Stranded
The SpiceJet Flight SG447, which was scheduled to travel from Darbhanga to Delhi on Saturday morning, was cancelled due to technical issues and sunset restrictions at the airport. The passengers of the flight were reportedly left stranded after the cancellation. According to sources cited by ANI, the flight, which was originally set to depart at around 11:40 am, was initially delayed due to technical issues with the aircraft. Later, SpiceJet arranged a replacement aircraft to carry the passengers to Delhi. ANI quoted the sources as saying, "The flight, originally set to depart around 11:40 am, was initially delayed due to technical reasons with the aircraft. The aircraft was unable to operate as planned. SpiceJet then arranged a replacement aircraft to carry the passengers to Delhi." Darbhanga airport, which operates as a defence airport, enforces a strict sunset restriction on civil flight movements, the sources said. Furthermore, the replacement aircraft that eventually reached Darbhanga arrived too late to obtain the necessary clearance for departure before sunset. Subsequently, the flight was unable to take off and was cancelled, the ANI sources continued. SpiceJet assured that alternative arrangements were made for the stranded passengers to travel to Delhi on Sunday. SpiceJet Flight Cancel Earlier, a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Mumbai handed over two passengers to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for their unruly behaviour after they attempted to approach the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing forcefully. The incident was of flight SG 9282, before its take-off, and despite the cabin crew and the Captain's repeated warnings, the individuals refused to return to their seats and created a disruption onboard. The two passengers were removed from the flight and handed over to the CISF. "In the interest of the safety of all passengers and crew, the Captain decided to return the aircraft to the bay," the airline had said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
SpiceJet flight cancelled after delay and sunset restriction at Darbhanga Airport
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Passengers of SpiceJet flight SG447, scheduled to depart from Darbhanga to Delhi on Saturday morning, were left stranded after the flight was cancelled due to a combination of technical issues and sunset restrictions at the to sources, "The flight, originally set to depart around 11:40 am, was initially delayed due to technical reasons with the aircraft. The aircraft was unable to operate as planned. SpiceJet then arranged a replacement aircraft to carry the passengers to Delhi."However, Darbhanga airport , which operates as a defence airport, enforces a strict sunset restriction on civil flight movements, the sources the replacement aircraft eventually reached Darbhanga, it arrived too late to obtain the necessary clearance for departure before sunset. As a result, the flight was unable to take off and was subsequently cancelled, the sources has assured that alternative arrangements have been made for the stranded passengers to travel to Delhi on Sunday, the sources this week, a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Mumbai handed over two passengers to the CISF for their unruly behaviour after they attempted to approach the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing to a statement from a SpiceJet spokesperson, the incident occurred on flight SG 9282 prior to takeoff. Despite repeated warnings from the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the Captain, the individuals refused to return to their seats, creating a disruption onboard."In the interest of the safety of all passengers and crew, the Captain decided to return the aircraft to the bay," the airline said. The two passengers were removed from the flight and handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for further a statement, an airline spokesperson said, "On July 14, 2025, two unruly passengers were offloaded from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 operating from Delhi to Mumbai. The two attempted to approach the cockpit forcefully and caused a disruption while the aircraft was taxing."
