Tiruchirappalli airport committee meets under city police commissioner
Under the city police commissioner's chairmanship, airport and security agencies reviewed preparedness and coordination at Tiruchirappalli airport; a lorry intrusion near the airport led to the driver's arrest.
A committee meeting of Tiruchirappalli International Airport, chaired by the City Police Commissioner, reviewed airport operations, security arrangements and emergency-response coordination yesterday. Airport director G. Gopalakrishnan, district administration, CISF, armed forces and aviation representatives attended the meeting.
The meeting examined control-room functions, responsibilities of emergency services and inter-agency coordination during crises. Participants stressed the need for joint action and clear role allocation among units.
During the period around the meeting, a lorry reportedly entered an area near the airport; the lorry driver Abdul Rahuman (44) was arrested in connection with the incident, according to the committee note.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai