In a swift response to a viral video showing passengers eating on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) issued show-cause notices on Tuesday. The notices were directed towards IndiGo, the airline involved, and Mumbai Airport, seeking their explanations regarding the incident.
The move came after a midnight meeting chaired by Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, with ministry officials. The video, which gained widespread attention, prompted authorities to address the apparent lapse in security and protocol at the airport.
According to reports, the show-cause notices from BCAS include a stern warning of potential enforcement actions, including financial penalties. The airlines and the airport have been given a deadline until the end of the day to submit their replies, as per sources from the news agency ANI.
The incident has raised concerns about the adherence to safety and security protocols at one of the country’s busiest airports. The public outcry on social media following the video’s circulation has added pressure on authorities to take swift and decisive action to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers.
The BCAS, responsible for overseeing aviation security in India, is expected to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The show-cause notices indicate that accountability will be sought, and necessary measures will be taken to prevent such lapses in the future.
As the aviation community awaits responses from IndiGo and Mumbai Airport, passengers and industry stakeholders are hopeful that this incident will serve as a catalyst for reinforcing and enhancing security measures across the aviation sector. The prompt intervention by MoCA and BCAS reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and security within the country’s airports.
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