Posted on 01/29/2024 12:30:16 PM PST by Red Badger
The incident happened a day after India's Republic Day.
Some of the most protected and guarded spaces in any country are its airports. But, a recent incident in Delhi proves that one can’t be too careful when it comes to airport security. The city’s airport recently saw a man wandering about close to moving aircraft before being apprehended by authorities.
Man enters Delhi Airport’s airside
In a major security breach, a man gained unauthorized access at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Delhi Airport is the country’s busiest airport, with constant aircraft movement. As such, a man casually walking close to the runway and taxiways is a major security lapse.
The airport is secured with a high perimeter wall, but clearly that wasn’t a deterrent for the intruder who somehow managed to scale the wall and enter the runway. While an incident like this at any airport is a cause of concern, the fact that it took place in India’s capital city on January 27 – just a day after Republic Day – also makes this equally worrying.
Spotted by an Air India pilot The incident took place late at night, which is probably why the incident went unnoticed for some time. The man was first spotted by the pilots of an Air India flight that had just landed. According to airport officials, the pilots spotted the intruder at around 11:30 pm when they saw him in front of the aircraft while taxing. ANI quotes an official as saying,
“An Air India pilot reported to air traffic controllers (ATC) that a man had crossed in front of the aircraft during taxing. ATC promptly alerted the Airport Operation Control Centre (AOCC), leading to swift action by CISF, who apprehended the intruder and handed it over to local police.”
The man was said to be intoxicated and possibly under the influence of drugs. He was produced in a court and sent for judicial custody. According to sources, the authorities have treated this incident “with utmost seriousness, categorizing it as a massive security breach and taking extensive measures to address the matter.”
“Utmost concern” and no one shot the Ahole?
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