In the wake of the arrest of a contract worker at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, who was caught smuggling liquor from the duty free shop on Sunday, the airport authorities have decided to intensify surveillance on contract workers.
The lapse on the part of the police in inquiring the back ground of an individual before issuing him a clearance certificate to obtain a contract job in the airport, is said to be the main reason.
More than 200 workers are engaged in various works at the airport. Of late, there were several complaints against contract workers, ranging from demanding tips from passengers to looting valuables from luggage.
A majority of such incidents goes unreported. “To curb the unlawful activities of contract staff, we will enhance surveillance in the terminal by deploying more officials”, said airport director V.N. Chandran.
It is alleged that the police often issues certificates only by verifying the station records and not the background of the person.
It is alleged that the police often issues certificates only by verifying the station records and not the background of the person.
Recommendation from higher-ups is also another reason that prevents the police from conducting a detailed probe into the individual concerned, said sources.
Sudheer, who was held on Sunday, was never involved in any crimes earlier. “As per our records there’s no case pending against Sudheer”, said Shanghumugham, Assistant Commissioner K.S.Vimal.
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