Over 40 arrests made, 150 items returned to owners so far this year at IGI Airport
The Hindu
Delhi Police arrests 42 people for theft & safety threats at IGI Airport; proactive steps taken to address issue & strengthen surveillance.
As many as 42 people have been arrested so far this year in cases registered at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, such as petty theft and posing a threat to safety of passengers, Delhi Police said on Friday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGIA) Devesh Kumar Mahla told The Hindu that in comparison, 30 people had been arrested in similar cases last year.
He also said that a total of 150 missing/stolen and lost articles have been handed over to their rightful owners so far this year.
According to the DCP, instances of theft pose a serious concern at the airport. “The police has taken proactive steps to address the issue and are conducting thorough investigations and implementing preventive measures to deter such cases,” he added.
Explaining the preventive measures taken, the DCP said that police presence has been strengthened at airport terminals and random spot checking of baggage handling staff is done regularly.
According to a senior officer, “Three police teams, each under the supervision of an inspector and the overall supervision of an ACP [assistant commissioner of police], will conduct surprise checking, simultaneously at the time of loading and unloading of baggage to oversee and enforce the BCAS [Bureau of Civil Aviation Security] guidelines.”
In case of discrepancy or shortcomings noticed during checking, managers of the concerned airlines are informed in writing while the BCAS is also kept in loop, the officer added.
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