CISF takes over security of Lengpui airport in Mizoram

Central Industrial Security Force takes over the security of Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) took over the security of Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport on Thursday. Lengpui became the 69th airport in India to come under the protection of the national civil aviation security force. This is the first-ever CISF unit to be established in the northeastern State.

CISF said it would work closely with local authorities and other stakeholders to develop and implement advanced security protocols that were effective, convenient and people-friendly. “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,” CISF said. A contingent of 121 CISF personnel will initially take charge. The deployment will later scale up to a strength of 214 personnel, replacing the current joint security arrangement maintained by the Mizoram State Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which had been securing the airport since 1999.