Home minister Parameshwara opens police outpost at MIA

Mangaluru: Home minister G Parameshwara, on Wednesday, inaugurated a dedicated police outpost at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA), reinforcing landside security and operational co-ordination. Located adjacent to the airport's exit toll gate, the facility is designed to ensure a continuous police presence at the critical access point, enabling swift action in the event of any security or law-and-order situation. Spread across 1,650sqft, the two-floor outpost is built to support real-time response and co-ordination.The ground floor houses a holding cell, two workstation rooms, and an office, providing on-site capability for enquiry handling, documentation, and immediate intervention. The first floor comprises a lounge and a dedicated control room to strengthen monitoring of vehicular movement and public areas outside the terminal building.With passenger traffic steadily rising and airport operations becoming increasingly complex, strengthening vigilance is becoming increasingly important. The new outpost complements the existing police check post near the entry toll gate, creating integrated coverage of both entry and exit points and enhancing deterrence against unlawful activities.The presence of an on-site holding facility and operational workstations reduces reliance on off-airport infrastructure, enabling faster decision-making and improving response times during emergencies. The landside control room supports closer surveillance and seamless information sharing among agencies.The initiative is expected to deepen co-ordination between various authorities, including airport management, the Airport Security Group unit of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Mangaluru city police.