Mangaluru International Airport Enhances Security Measures with Advanced Equipment

• Second Bullet Resistant Vehicle provided to QRT of CISF
• 100% compliance with BDDS Equipment mandated by BCAS
• E-scooters introduced for security team patrolling

Mangaluru International Airport, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group, on Monday further strengthened the airport’s security infrastructure with the addition of advanced equipment provided to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). 

Mr Mukesh Nankani, Chief Airport Officer, Mangaluru International Airport (second left) handing over keys to second Bullet Resistant Vehicle to Mr V M Joshi, Chief Airport Security Officer, and senior commandant, CISF

The new equipment includes a second Bullet Resistant Vehicle (BRV) for the Quick Response Team (QRT) and state-of-the-art Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) tools.

In a significant enhancement of security capabilities, the airport also handed over a Suspect Luggage Containment Vehicle, a Miniature Remote Operated Vehicle, an IR illuminator, and night vision binoculars with a range finder to the CISF. Additionally, the Landside Security team at Mangaluru International Airport received two electric scooters, which will be used to patrol the entry and exit roads of the airport.

This initiative ensures that Mangaluru International Airport is fully compliant with all BDDS equipment requirements mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), providing the CISF with all necessary tools to effectively manage airport security.

The various equipment that Mangaluru International Airport handed over to CISF

Mr. Mukesh Nankani, Chief Airport Officer of Mangaluru International Airport, ceremonially handed over a symbolic key to the BRV to Mr. Virendra Mohan Joshi, Senior Commandant of CISF and Chief Airport Security Officer, in the presence of Mr. Vijit Juyal, Chief Security Officer, AAHL and the airport leadership team.

“We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and security at Mangaluru International Airport. The deployment of these advanced security measures reflects our ongoing dedication to enhancing passenger safety and operational efficiency,” said Mr. Nankani.