Bangalore air show gets unprecedented security cover
Press Trust of India
Tuesday, February 10, 2009, (Bangalore)
An unprecedented three-tier security ring, including special commandos, has been thrown around Yelahanka Air Force Station, the venue of the air show in Bangalore.
“Security has been a major concern in the (current) environment”, Defence Production Secretary Pradeep Kumar said a day before the commencement of the five-day air show, Aero India. He said the Defence Ministry, which is organising the show, has worked along with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Karnataka government and local police and tried to enhance the security significantly.
Pradeep Kumar said there would be three tiers of security — outer, middle and inner. The number of CCTVs have been increased to 140 this time, compared with 30 in the last edition of the show in 2007.
X-ray machines to check baggage had been increased to eight from two in the last air show. Radio frequency identity cards have been introduced for the first time.
Personnel from Defence Security Force, three platoons of CRPF, and special commandos have been deployed. “The effort is to have a fool-proof system”, he added.
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