Airport Security
The primary goal of airport security is to protect passengers, crew, ground
personnel, the general public, and airport infrastructure from unlawful acts, in
accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices laid out in Annexure-17
to the Chicago Convention by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
To combat unlawful interference with civil aviation, most airports have
established an Airport Security Unit, a trained unit equipped to handle such
situations. Additionally, domestic airlines have their own security groups
dedicated to ensuring aircraft security.
Terrorist threats and narcotics pose the most significant risks to airport
security. Consequently, in sensitive areas, some airports may conduct additional
searches of hand luggage before boarding.
The screening and security of cargo is the responsibility of Regulated Agents or
the security staff of Airlines/Airports who are certified by the Bureau of Civil
Aviation Security (BCAS), the aviation security regulator.
It is worth noting that while these guidelines provide a general overview,
different airports may have different protocols in place.
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