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Kolkata Airport Tightens Security With Five-Tier Protection

Updated: May 11, 2025 16:00

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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata has implemented a five-tier security system in response to heightened regional tensions and intelligence alerts. The enhanced measures aim to ensure passenger safety and prevent potential threats.  
 
Security Enhancements:  
- The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has mandated increased surveillance, including vehicle inspections and additional baggage screening.  
- Armed personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force have been deployed across the airport, including watchtowers and foot patrols.  
- Passengers are advised to arrive earlier than usual, with domestic travelers recommended to reach the airport two hours before departure and international travelers three hours prior.  
- A second layer of baggage checks has been introduced at boarding gates to minimize security risks.  
- Emergency response protocols have been reviewed, with plans for evacuation routes and secure shelter areas in case of an incident.  
 
Authorities emphasize that these measures are precautionary and designed to maintain a secure environment for travelers and airport staff.  
 
Sources: The Statesman, Times of India, UNI India

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