Coimbatore Airport Conducts Annual Anti Hijacking Mock Exercise to Test Aviation Security
COIMBATORE, June 23, 2026 — The Central Industrial Security Force at Coimbatore International Airport conducted its annual anti-hijacking mock exercise to evaluate inter-agency preparedness and response capabilities during a simulated unlawful interference scenario involving civil aviation.
The exercise simulated an aircraft hijack situation to test operational response frameworks in real time. A total of 189 personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force, airport operator, district administration, local police, bomb disposal squad, fire services, and airline representatives actively participated, executing coordinated actions in strict accordance with established standard operating procedures.
The drill successfully evaluated existing safety protocols, reinforced inter-agency coordination, and enhanced overall operational readiness against evolving aviation security challenges.