Jammu (NVI): Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been entrusted with protection of sensitive Srinagar and Jammu airports, days after DySP of Jammu and Kashmir Police posted in anti-hijacking unit was arrested for links with terrorists.
CISF, which guards major airports of the country, will take over from Jammu and Kashmir Police from January 31, according to an official announcement.
“Acting upon the inspection of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), and to bring the UT of J&K at par with the rest of the country, process has been initiated for the CISF to take over the security-related duties being performed by the JKP at Srinagar and Jammu Airports by 31st January,” an official release said.
The CRPF will continue to provide security as per the existing mechanism.
“Suitable arrangements are, accordingly, underway for deployment of CISF personnel at the two airports,” the release said.
The decision comes days after DySP of J&K Police Davinder Singh was arrested while ferrying two terrorists.
Singh was posted in anti-hijacking unit of J&K Police deployed at Srinagar airport.
