Mumbai, Oct. 29 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was today formally inducted at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The entire process will take place in a phased manner, with an initial deployment of 900 force personnel.

With this development, the CISF is now providing security cover to 71 airports across the nation, which will be under the force's specialized unit, Aviation Security Group (ASG).

The induction ceremony took place at the Navi Mumbai International Airport, in presence of the Director General CISF Praveer Ranjan.

Speaking on the occasion, DG CISF said that the force is committed to ensuring the highest standards of aviation security at NMIA, in alignment with global benchmarks.

He assured that the...