CISF to take over security of Delhi Metro

Bangalore, Sep 27 (UNI) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will take over the task of providing security to Delhi Metro shortly, CISF Director General S I S Ahmed said today.

Talking to mediapersons here, he said following the London Metro blasting July, the issue of providing security to Delhi Metro to CISF was considered seriously.

Mr Ahmed said CSIF, with more than 96,000 personnel, has been providing security to 267 public sector undertakings, including 54 Airports and 50 Delhi based Government Buildings and Historical Monuments like Taj Mahal, Red Fort besides providing fire protection cover to 75 establishments in the country.

He said that due to increase in naxalite activities, CISF has taken over security of important installations, including Nuclear Power plants and mining in naxalities infected areas in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.

Mr Ahmed said that to provide multidimensional security coverage, to create security awarness among the public and to promote the profession in the country, the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), in collaboration with CISF will be holding the 11th edition of the International Security, Safety Fire Exhibition (ISS&FE'06) in Bangalore from September 28 to 30.

The theme of the exhibition, held for the first time outside the Nation's capital, included Security for Technology Industries, all kind of security gudgets, newly develolped control systems, perimeter protection devices, surveillance devices, explosive detection and disposal, burglar alarm system, disaster management and NBC Equipment and Equipment for bank and hospital security and many other security related devices will be on display during the three day exhibition.

He said the main object of the promoters of the Exhibition is to promote both domestic and international trade, attract new investments, technology transfers and joint ventures besides attempting to creating awarness on emerging security, fire and safety needs.

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