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29 May

CISF Chief reviews security preparedness in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Director General Praveer Ranjan on Friday chaired an operational review meeting here to assess operational preparedness and security arrangements across the North Sector and Airport Sector. Senior officers and unit commanders of various units participated in the meeting, where detailed discussions were held on strengthening security preparedness, enhancing response capabilities through better inter-agency coordination, and adopting advanced technologies for the protection of critical infrastructure and civil aviation installations. The review assumes significance in view of evolving security challenges in border and strategically sensitive regions, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan,…

29 Apr

Centre to deploy CISF at all ED offices amid growing security concerns: Sources

New Delhi, April 29, In response to a recent threat assessment report issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced plans to deploy Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at all offices of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) across the country, according to sources. This move comes in light of escalating attacks and threats targeting officials of the federal agency. According to MHA sources, the initial deployment of paramilitary forces will focus on key cities, including Mumbai, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ranchi, Raipur and Kochi. “Discussions are ongoing regarding the extension of CISF cover to ED…

07 Dec

Scindia holds meeting on handling rush in busy airports

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Taking note of the inconvenience faced by air passengers in the busy airports, Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday discussed the capacities deployed and requirements to process air passengers smoothly in an important meeting with various stakeholders. The meeting was attended by different stakeholders including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and airport operators and others. "Held a detailed discussion with heads of all major Indian airports, CISF and Immigration officials on capacities deployed and those required at every point to process domestic and international passengers smoothly through the peak…

23 Dec

CISF detects huge cash with foreign passenger at IGI

New Delhi: The CISF on Friday detected a foreign national carrying a huge amount of cash in new currency notes at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here on his way to Coimbatore, officials said. "We detected Rs 53.78 lakh in new currency and Rs 4.29 lakh in old currency with a Nigerian passenger named Tochukwo Chijioke," an official of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which looks after the security at the IGI, told IANS. "We have informed the Airport Intelligence Unit (AIU) and the Custom department." "He was travelling by an Indigo flight," the official added. The AIU and…