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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 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.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CISF takes over security at Aizawl airport
Directed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has taken over the security at Mizoram's Lengpui Airport, about 32 km from the State capital of Aizawl. This will be the CISF's first unit stationed in the State, and the 69th civilian airport under its protection. About 121 CISF personnel have been deployed along with Mizoram police and the Central Reserve Police Force for a transition period of four days, after which, from April 24 onwards, the overall security of the airport, including 'Access Control' and 'Outer Cordon', will be managed by the CISF. Manpower will also be increased in the coming days to heighten security. 'Located near Myanmar and Bangladesh borders, Lengpui is vital for India's Act East Policy which aims to enhance connectivity and economic ties with Southeast Asia. This milestone enhances connectivity and reinforces India's commitment to securing its northeast aviation infrastructure,' the CISF said in a statement. Sources in the MHA said that the re-evaluation of security at the Lengpui Airport has been underway, and comes amidst internal conflicts in Myanmar and Bangladesh. In March, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma had said that the State was being secretly used as a transit route by foreigners travelling to Myanmar to provide military training there. There had been discussions with the MHA to transfer the airport built by the State in 1998 to the Airports Authority of India, Mr. Lalduhoma had said.
