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(Pi Bureau)
New Delhi: Security was stepped up at the Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai airports after an email warned of “simultaneous” hijack attempts at Mumbai , Chennai and Hyderabad airports.
Director General of the CISF, which sees the security isssues of all airports in the country said that an email threatening to highjack the plane was received by the DCP in Mumbai .
The email could well be a hoax, but we didn’t take any chances. Embarkation (boarding) security increased, anti-contingency plan put in place and meeting of all stake holders held,” he said. Security has been briefed up in all three airports taking no chance and strict vigilance is going on.
The CISF has called in its sniffer dog squads and quick reaction teams to undertake sanitisation drills at the airports, officials said, adding airlines have been asked to remain extra vigilant.
“However, there is no reason to panic and all the operations at these airports will be normal and without any hassle to passengers,” a senior officer, who is part of airports security team said.
The police are investigating the contents of the e-mail and trying to get in touch with the sender.
