(a) whether there has been increase in theft cases at the international airports in the country particularly at Delhi during the recent years;
(b) if so, the number of such cases reported during each of
(c) the steps taken/being taken to check such cases and also to improve surveillance at the international airports to curb undesirable activities?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a),(b)&(c):- A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a),(b)&(c) of LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.144 FOR REPLY ON 8.3.2007 REGARDING THEFT CASES.
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. There has been some increase. During the years 2004,2005 and 2006, theft cases reported at international airports were 89, 103 and 208 respectively.
(c) Following steps have been taken to improve surveillance at the airports:
(i) Surveillance cameras are being manned round the clock to have a check on the passengers and staff inside the Terminal Buildings.
(ii) Surveillance staff have been deployed by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) inside and outside the Terminal Buildings.
(iii) Airlines have also deployed their own security personnel.
(iv) On city side, local police officials are deployed to have surveillance on miscreants.