Saturday, March 21, 2009

Security tightened at airport after LTTE attack warningKochi

The security personnel at Kochi International Airport here swung into action tightening the security in and around the airport when they were alerted of possible LTTE attack. According to Airport Director A C K Nair yesterday, a message warning of LTTE attack at one of the airports in the South was received at office of the Air India, functioning in Mumbai Airport. The CISF, police and other security forces' personnel were immediately alerted. The patrolling on all roads reaching the airport was intensified. The CISF personnel launched thorough checking of vehicles and people approaching the airport. Frisking of the passengers and staff has been held at different points at the airport. A similar threat was received at the Kolkota Airport on Thursday night. A special security meeting was convened by Airport Director to evaluate the security arrangements.

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