CISF uses metal detector to frisk pregnant flyer

  • | Thursday | 28th June, 2018

Sources at the airport said that a woman CISF officer frisked her allegedly by using a metal detector. Frisking of the pregnant woman was a precautionary measure. GUWAHATI: The CISF has launched a probe into reports of a pregnant woman being frisked on Sunday by using a metal detector at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport here.The incident took place when the woman and her husband reached the airport to board a plane to Delhi. The on-duty CISF officials have apologised for the incident," he said. A metal detector is not supposed to be used on any expecting mother as it can harm the fetus.Director of LGBI Airport BK Tailong said the incident took place during a routine security check at the airport where several smuggling attempts were foiled recently.

GUWAHATI: The CISF has launched a probe into reports of a pregnant woman being frisked on Sunday by using a metal detector at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport here.The incident took place when the woman and her husband reached the airport to board a plane to Delhi. Sources at the airport said that a woman CISF officer frisked her allegedly by using a metal detector. A metal detector is not supposed to be used on any expecting mother as it can harm the fetus.Director of LGBI Airport BK Tailong said the incident took place during a routine security check at the airport where several smuggling attempts were foiled recently. "On the pretext of pregnancy, lots of illegal activities are being carried out. Frisking of the pregnant woman was a precautionary measure. The on-duty CISF officials have apologised for the incident," he said.

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