Central Industrial Security Force formally inducted at Navi Mumbai International Airport, Navi Mumbai. Induction shall be done phase wise with 900 men being deployed initially

Navi Mumbai, October 29, 2025: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been formally inducted at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The induction will take place in a phased manner, with an initial deployment of 900 personnel.
With the induction of NMIA on 29th October 2025, the CISF is now providing security cover to 71 airports across the country under its specialized Aviation Security Group (ASG).
The formal induction ceremony was held at Navi Mumbai International Airport and was graced by Shri Praveer Ranjan, Director General, CISF, as the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by Smt. Binita Thakur, ADG (Airport Sector).
During the ceremony, Capt. B.V.J.K. Sharma, CEO, NMIA, symbolically handed over the keys of the airport to Shri Sunit Sharma, Sr. Commandant & Chief Aerodrome Security Officer (CASO), NMIA.
While addressing the gathering, Director General CISF, Shri Praveer Ranjan, stated:
“The CISF is committed to ensuring the highest standards of aviation security at NMIA, in alignment with global benchmarks. Our personnel are trained, equipped, and prepared to deliver a secure, efficient, and passenger-friendly environment from day one.”
Speaking on the occasion, Capt.BVJK Sharma, CEO, NMIAL said, “We are pleased to welcome the CISF to Navi Mumbai International Airport. The induction of CISF marks a major step forward in NMIA’s preparedness to welcome passengers, reflecting our shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of passenger safety and airport security while offering a world-class passenger experience to the travellers.”Security Setup
The CISF will provide comprehensive security cover for the entire airport and its associated facilities. An initial strength of 900 personnel has been deployed against a sanctioned strength of 1,840, which will be increased progressively in line with the airport’s growth in passenger and cargo operations.
Security arrangements will be implemented in accordance with the latest Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines, covering both core and non-core functions of airport security. CISF personnel will be responsible for access control, pre-embarkation security checks, perimeter and airside security, cargo security, and specialized units such as Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS), and K9 Units.
In close coordination with the local police and other agencies, CISF will ensure effective city-side management and conduct regular contingency drills to maintain the highest level of preparedness.
Pre-Induction Training
CISF personnel, already trained in airport security, have undergone pre-induction familiarization with NMIA’s facilities. They have also been trained in Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) procedures, which include security systems and equipment testing, passenger and baggage screening, access control, surveillance operations, and contingency response drills.
Before deployment, CISF teams carried out a detailed security sweep of the airport premises.
About NMIA
The Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project between Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL)—a subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), which holds a 74% stake—and the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO), a Government of Maharashtra undertaking, holding the remaining 26%.
Allotted the ICAO code “VANM”, NMIA is poised to become one of India’s busiest and most significant aviation hubs. Strategically located to serve the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Western India, the airport spans 1,160 hectares (2,866 acres). Upon completion, it will have the capacity to handle 90 million passengers per annum (MPPA), featuring two parallel runways, state-of-the-art terminals, and modern cargo facilities to ensure seamless operations and enhanced passenger convenience.

Mumbai: Before the local body and BMC elections in Mumbai Maharashtra and in the context of vote theft, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray once again took a dig at the Election Commission while addressing a press conference and said that the Election Commission has tried to show that every house has 40 to 50 voters registered, therefore, it is necessary to verify the Election Commission list and to check the Election Commission list, centers will now be set up in Shiv Sena branches for correcting the Election Commission list. Uddhav Thackeray said that the youth who have completed the age of 18 should get their names registered with the Election Commission. He said that an investigation should be conducted in every house to see if anyone’s name is listed in the Election Commission list without permission. Uddhav Thackeray called the Election Commission list itself suspect and said that there has been rigging and irregularities in the voter list, therefore the opposition is protesting against the issue of vote theft. Uddhav Thackeray made Vande Mataram mandatory. Criticizing the BJP for declaring it as a state, he said that people are being misled to divert their minds from the issues and such issues are being brought up. These people are actually self-proclaimed patriots and we need to be careful with them. He said that people should remain vigilant and try to correct the errors in the voter list.

By Kamar Ansari | Mumbai Press News

Mumbai: Maharashtra is set for a major leadership change in its police force, as the tenure of the current Director General of Police, Rashmi Shukla, ends on December 31. In preparation for the transition, the state Home Department has shortlisted seven senior IPS officers and sent the names to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for approval. The UPSC will select three names from the list, after which the state government will appoint one of them as the next DGP.

According to officials familiar with the development, the shortlisted names include officers from various key security and policing verticals in the state.

The officers shortlisted are:
Sadanand Date, Director General of the National Investigation Agency;
Sanjay Verma, DGP Legal and Technical;
Ritesh Kumar, Commandant General of Home Guards;
Sanjeev Kumar Singhal, DGP Anti-Corruption Bureau;
Archana Tyagi, Director General of the State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation;
Sanjeev Kumar, Director of Civil Defence;
Prashant Burde, DG Government Railway Police.

Among them, Sadanand Date is considered the senior-most officer and a strong contender for the role. He is due to retire in December 2026, making him eligible for a full two-year term if appointed. Date is highly respected for his service record, including his heroic actions during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks where he confronted terrorists with limited resources and prevented heavy civilian casualties.

However, his appointment depends on the central government’s approval since he is currently serving as the chief of NIA. Sources indicate that the state government has not yet formally requested his release from the central posting, which may become a factor in the final decision.

The appointment process will move forward once the UPSC finalizes three names for the government to choose from. The state is expected to announce the next DGP before Rashmi Shukla’s retirement to ensure seamless policing leadership.

Rashmi Shukla, who has led the Maharashtra Police during an eventful tenure, will retire on December 31, bringing an end to a long and distinguished service career.

Mumbai Press News Kamar Ansari will continue to follow the developments closely and bring timely updates on the selection of Maharashtra’s next top police officer.

By Kamar Ansari
Mumbai Press News