Aerocity security: Worried police tell DIAL to act fast

DIAL said in a statement, “An elaborate area security plan for Aerocity has been formulated in conjunction with security agencies concerned. The basic aspects are a combination of technology and visibility. The technology aspects are in various stages of procurement and include CCTVs, defensive equipment and communication systems. The construction of perimeter defence has already been planned and likely to be in place soon. A private security agency has been deployed and a final review is being carried out to rationalise and augment the number…”

Sources said the area security plan was approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, and was then sent to the civil aviation ministry for final approval.

The civil aviation ministry directed DIAL to make arrangements for access control and CCTV cameras, and deploy security personnel in the area.

While the hotels made their own security plans on the basis of which they were given clearance, DIAL was asked to provide security in the parking area outside the premises of the hotels and private security guards at the entry and exit points of Aerocity.

Sources said since three hotels — JW Marriott, Lemon Tree and Red Fox — have got clearance to start dining and lodging services, the hotels are now flooded with visitors and guests.