The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has placed all Indian airports on maximum alert following intelligence inputs warning of potential threats from terrorists or “anti-social elements” between September 22 and October 2, 2025.
The civil aviation ministry’s security wing issued the advisory on August 4, directing immediate enhanced surveillance measures across all aviation installations, including airports, airstrips, helipads, flying schools and training institutes.
“In view of the recent inputs received from the central security agency indicating a potential threat from anti-social elements or terrorist groups airports during September 22-October 02, 2025, all stakeholders at all airports are directed to enhance security measures at all the civil aviation installations like airports, airstrips, airfields, air force stations, helipads,” BCAS said in an advisory.
The advisory has also called for close coordination with the local police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other relevant agencies.
Security personnel have been instructed to maintain round-the-clock maximum alert status while increasing patrolling across terminals, parking areas, perimeter zones and other vulnerable locations.
The directive applies to aircraft operators, both domestic and international, who must ensure rigorous security controls for all cargo and mail before loading onto commercial aircraft.
Enhanced screening measures for mail parcels apply to both domestic and international shipments across all stations.
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Any intelligence or alerts received must be relayed to stakeholders promptly, it added.
BCAS has also instructed that there must be strict ID checks for all staff, contractors and visitors. All CCTV systems must be fully operational and monitored round the clock.
