CISF Deputy IG Reveals Only 30% of Airport Security Is Visible

Shiv Kumar Mohanka, Deputy Inspector General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), highlighted that only 30-35% of airport security measures are visible to passengers, with the remaining 65-70% consisting of non-intrusive surveillance and behavioral observation. Speaking at the launch of his book, 'Above and Beyond: Exploring the Amazing World of Aviation,' in Hyderabad, Mohanka explained that this layered approach aims to reduce passenger anxiety while maintaining robust security against threats like smuggling and hoax calls. The book addresses 262 common passenger concerns identified through surveys, offering guidance to navigate check-in, security, and immigration processes confidently. Mohanka noted that Indian airports utilize modern technology often surpassing older facilities in Europe and America, though advanced systems like full-body scanners require significant investment. He emphasized that security is a constant contest between enforcement agencies and those attempting to bypass regulations, necessitating continuous technological upgrades and intelligence capabilities to handle global challenges such as tax evasion and restricted item trafficking effectively.