NDTV Correspondent
Thursday, December 04, 2008 10:50 AM (New Delhi)
The Bureau of Civil Aviation has issued a hijack warning for Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai airports.
The warning has been issued after a mail, which said that on December 6, terror groups might strike at these airports to hijack a plane.
Anti-sabotage teams have already been formed at these airports and all airlines have been informed.
All hand baggage will be physically checked by security forces even after they have been put through the X-ray. All cars approaching the airports will also be checked and the passengers need to report three hours in advance.
The CISF and the NSG have been alerted after a security review meeting chaired by the Aviation Secretary on Monday.
The IB is trying to ascertain who is behind the mail, which was sent last week to a news organisation in Gujarat.
So, if you happen to be travelling, here's a look at what is in store.
Anti-sabotage teams have already been formed at the Chennai, Delhi and Bangalore airports, and all airlines have been informed
All hand baggage will be physically checked by security forces even after they have been put through the X ray
All cars approaching the airports will be checked
Also, passengers should report 3 hours in advance
PTI adds: Government has received inputs about terrorists' plans to carry out a 9/11-type aerial attack on targets in India, Air chief Fali Homi Major has said.
"This (report about terrorists carrying out possible aerial attacks) is based on a warning, which has been received (by the government) and we are prepared as usual," Major told reporters after laying a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate on the occasion of Navy Day.
He said the issue was discussed during the meeting of three service chiefs with Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday at South Block.