(a) whether Intelligence Bureau (IB) carried out a comprehensive airport security review necessitated by the incident on the US flight in which a Nigerian national tried to blow up the aircraft;
(b) if so, the measures recommended by the IB;
(c) whether the Government proposes to install body scanners to prevent such incidents in all airports;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. Review of airport security is a continuous process and every month Airport Security Committee meeting is convened at each airport to review the security arrangements at the respective airport. Any lacunae/shortcoming noticed during the meeting are communicated to this Ministry/Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS) and accordingly, necessary remedial measures are taken.
(c),(d)&(e): Body Scanners have been installed at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on trial basis.