When was the CISF inducted at airports ?

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018

The correct answer is D) 2000.

Following the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in December 1999, the Indian government decided to induct the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for security duties at major airports across the country to enhance airport security. The process of deploying CISF personnel at sensitive airports began in the year 2000.

Prior to the induction of CISF, airport security in India was primarily handled by the state police. The decision to hand over security duties to a professional federal force like CISF was a significant step towards modernizing airport security management in the wake of increased threats. The deployment was phased, starting with the more sensitive and busy airports.

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