Aizawl, April 24, 2025, Virthli(ONP): In a significant step towards strengthening aviation security in the Northeast, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was formally inducted at Lengpui Airport today, marking the beginning of its security operations at Mizoram’s only domestic airport.
The induction ceremony was presided over by Shri Anil Shukla, IPS, Director General of Police, Mizoram. During the event, the CISF flag was officially handed over to the Chief Airport Security Officer (CASO) at Lengpui, symbolizing the transfer of security responsibilities to the CISF.
An initial deployment of 121 CISF personnel, led by a Deputy Commandant, has been assigned to the airport. This number is expected to gradually increase to the sanctioned strength of 214 personnel, replacing the existing joint security setup comprising the Mizoram Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which had been in place since 1999.
With this deployment, Lengpui Airport becomes the 69th airport in the country to be brought under the security cover of the CISF. Notably, this also marks the establishment of the first CISF unit in the state of Mizoram. The Force brings with it extensive experience in civil aviation security, having specialized in the sector for over 25 years.
The move is part of the Government of India’s broader strategy to enhance security across the nation’s civil aviation infrastructure. In addition to managing routine security operations, CISF personnel will work in coordination with local authorities and stakeholders to implement upgraded, passenger-friendly security protocols designed to combat evolving threats such as terrorism, smuggling, and other illegal activities.
Following this deployment, CISF now has an operational presence in every Indian state and union territory, except Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.
The induction ceremony saw the presence of several senior officials including Shri Vijay Prakash, IPS, Inspector General, CISF/APS-I HQr, New Delhi; Shri Deepak Verma, Deputy Inspector General, AP (E&NE) HQr, Kolkata; Smt. Meenu Chowdhary, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Mizoram; Shri C. Lalzahngoa, IPS, SP Security, Mizoram Police; Shri Rohan Botre, IPS, Joint Deputy Director, SIB; Shri Lalrohlua, Director of Aviation, Mizoram; and Shri Pu Saidenga, Airport Director, Lengpui.
Also in attendance were Shri Pranav Kumar, Commandant, CISF; Shri Harish Singh Nayal, Deputy Commandant, CISF; representatives from the Airport Wing (GAD), CRPF, Airport Authority of India, and officials from Indigo, Alliance Air, IOC, BPCL, AIASL, AIESL, and the Meteorological Department, among others.
The event marked a milestone for civil aviation security in Mizoram, paving the way for enhanced safety and passenger confidence at Lengpui Airport.
Image Courtesy: DIPR Mizoram
