Amit Shah reviews airport, border security in wake of Pakistan’s attack

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK

New Delhi, May 9: Amid escalating security concerns following Pakistan’s major missile and drone strike on Thursday night targeting regions in Jammu and Rajasthan—including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and Jaisalmer—Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

The nearly hour-long meeting began at 12:30 p.m. at Shah’s official residence and was attended by key security officials, including Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, BSF Director General Daljit Chawdhary, CISF Director General RS Bhatti, and Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCAS) Director General Rajesh Nirwan.

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The primary focus of the meeting was to evaluate the border situation and examine the robustness of airport security across the country.

Officials briefed the Home Minister on the latest security arrangements, preparedness measures, and the current situation on the ground, particularly in sensitive zones vulnerable to cross-border threats. The review comes amid a nationwide alert and ongoing efforts to bolster the country’s security infrastructure.

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According to reports, the meeting specifically focused on security arrangements at airports, power projects, and other sensitive installations.

The Home Minister instructed CISF officials that there must be no laxity in securing such locations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is responsible for safeguarding the country’s key airports and industrial infrastructures.

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A day earlier, Shah had also convened a meeting with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces to assess operational readiness and the evolving threat landscape along India’s borders.

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