The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued a notice to IndiGo Airlines and Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) after a video surfaced on social media showing a ‘langar’ (community kitchen) being set up on the tarmac of Mumbai Airport by IndiGo Airlines.
IndiGo ‘Langar’ on Mumbai Airport Tarmac: BCAS Issues Notice to Airline & MIAL.
On January 16, 2024, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) issued a notice to IndiGo Airlines and Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) after a video surfaced on social media showing a ‘langar’ (community kitchen) being set up on the tarmac of Mumbai Airport by IndiGo Airlines.
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The video, which quickly went viral, showed a group of people setting up a makeshift kitchen on the tarmac, with passengers and airport staff standing nearby. The video sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning the safety and security implications of such an activity taking place on the airport tarmac.
In response to the video, the BCAS issued a notice to IndiGo Airlines and MIAL, stating that the activity was a violation of safety and security protocols and could have serious consequences. The notice also called for an immediate investigation into the incident and for appropriate action to be taken against those responsible.
IndiGo Airlines has since issued a statement apologizing for the incident and stating that it was an isolated incident that was not authorized by the airline. The statement also emphasized the airline’s commitment to safety and security and stated that appropriate action would be taken to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
MIAL has also issued a statement condemning the incident and stating that it was a violation of airport safety and security protocols. The statement also emphasized the airport’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all passengers and staff and stated that appropriate action would be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and security implications of such activities taking place on the airport tarmac. The BCAS notice serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to safety and security protocols at all times and the consequences that can arise from failing to do so.
As the investigation into the incident continues, it is hoped that appropriate action will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future and to ensure the safety and security of all those who use Mumbai Airport.
The incident involving the IndiGo ‘langar’ on the Mumbai Airport tarmac highlights the importance of adhering to safety and security protocols at all times. The BCAS notice serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of failing to do so, and the actions taken by IndiGo Airlines and MIAL demonstrate a commitment to addressing the issue and preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future.
