Question : FAILURE OF AIRPORT POLICE IN DETECTING BULLETS



(a) whether despite various security measures being taken at various airports in the country security lapses are on the rise as reported in the Times of India dated September 19, 2001;

(b) if so, the number of incidents reported during the last three months where arms and ammunition were not detected by the police personnel at the first check up;

(c) whether any action has been taken on such security lapses against the erring officials; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken or being taken by the Government for taking fool proof security measures at the airports?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.