Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September 22 to October 2.

"In view of the recent inputs received from the central security agency indicating a potential threat from anti-social elements or terrorist groups airports during September 22-October 02, 2025, all stakeholders at all airports are directed to enhance security measures at all the civil aviation installations like airports, airstrips, airfields, air force stations, helipads," BCAS said in an advisory.

Sources said the BCAS advisory is based on a specific input related to the activities of a Pakistani terror group.

In the advisory dated August 4, accessed by PTI, BCAS has also advised close liaison to be maintained with local police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other relevant agencies.

Any intelligence or alerts received must be relayed to stakeholders promptly, it added.

Among other measures, the security agency has said there should be strict ID checks for all staff, contractors and visitors, as well as ensure that all CCTV systems are operational and monitored continuously.

The advisory has been issued to all stakeholders, including state police, airports and airlines.