4-Layered Security for Swiss President at Jewar Airport
Massive 4-layered security deployment at Jewar Airport and Delhi-UP border for Swiss President Guy Parmelin's visit to inspect the new terminal.
A massive security operation is underway as the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, arrives at the Jewar International Airport in Noida. To ensure the safety of the visiting dignitary, authorities have implemented a rigorous four-layered security arrangement across the region.
Joint Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh Police, Dr. Rajeev Narain Mishra, confirmed that the security measures extend far beyond the airport perimeter. The crackdown includes heightened vigilance at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border to monitor all movement entering the state.
Extensive Surveillance and Border Checks
The security protocols are designed to create multiple cordons of protection, ensuring both outer and inner safety zones. According to the Joint CP, the authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.
Key security measures currently in place include:
- Multi-layered Cordons: A four-tier security structure protecting the airport and surrounding areas.
- Border Monitoring: Enhanced checking provisions at the Delhi-UP border.
- Accommodation Inspections: Thorough vetting and checking of local hotels, dhabas, and dharamshalas.
- Traffic Management: A detailed traffic advisory has been issued to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement during the high-profile visit.
The Purpose of the Swiss Visit
President Parmelin is visiting the Noida International Airport to inspect India's newest aviation hub in the National Capital Region (NCR). The facility is a significant international project, developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss firm Zurich Airport International AG.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior officials and business leaders, the President aims to review the following key components of the airport:
- The state-of-the-art modern passenger terminal.
- The specialized cargo terminal facilities.
- Overall operational arrangements and infrastructure readiness.
The President arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a three-day State visit. He was accompanied by State Secretaries Helene Budliger Artieda and Martina Hirayama. Following his arrival at the airport, where he was received by Minister of State for Road and Transport Ajay Tamta, the Swiss President was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.