Wed Jul 02 19:49:45 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Kannur International Airport conducted a full-scale anti-hijack mock exercise on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to assess emergency response systems and inter-agency coordination. The exercise, involving a simulated Air India hijacking, was deemed successful by officials, with CISF personnel neutralizing the “hijackers” and ensuring passenger and crew safety. The aerodrome committee convened to review procedures for managing hijack crises, adhering to Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines.

**News Article:**

**Kannur Airport Successfully Conducts Anti-Hijack Mock Drill**

**Kannur, July 3, 2025:** Kannur International Airport (KIAL) successfully completed a comprehensive anti-hijack mock exercise on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The drill, designed to evaluate the airport’s readiness and coordination amongst security agencies in the event of a real hijacking, involved a simulated hijacking scenario aboard an Air India aircraft.

According to a press release, the exercise commenced at approximately 11:20 AM and concluded around noon with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel effectively neutralizing the simulated “hijackers” while safeguarding all passengers and crew.

Following the simulated alert, the aerodrome committee, chaired by Sub Collector Karthik Panigrahi, convened immediately at the air traffic control tower. The exercise assessed the airport’s capability to respond to real-time hijack scenarios and reviewed procedures for managing such crises including situations where a hijacked aircraft lands at the airport.

Mr. Panigrahi hailed the exercise as a success. KIAL chief operating officer Ashwani Kumar served as the convener of the drill, which is conducted annually in accordance with Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines. Key officials and agencies involved included chief aerodrome security officer Nitin Tyagi, chief security officer P. Satheesh Babu, and Assistant Commissioner of Police K.V. Pramodhan.

The successful completion of the drill demonstrates Kannur International Airport’s commitment to maintaining a high level of security and preparedness.

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