A man with a pending Look Out Circular (LOC) managed to slip past immigration authorities at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and successfully boarded a flight to Mumbai. The incident has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of security protocols at one of India's busiest airports.
Incident Details
The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, bypassed immigration checks despite an active LOC issued against him. Preliminary reports suggest that the man's lawyer had approached the Gujarat Police regarding the LOC, but the alert remained in the system. The airport police received initial information about the breach after the fact.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are now investigating how the man managed to evade detection. The Bureau of Immigration and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have been alerted. Officials are reviewing CCTV footage and passenger manifests to trace the individual's movements. The man is believed to have traveled to Mumbai, and a search is underway to locate him.
Security Concerns
This lapse has sparked concerns about the implementation of Look Out Circulars at Indian airports. An LOC is a legal notice issued to prevent a person from leaving the country, often in cases involving criminal investigations or legal proceedings. The incident highlights potential gaps in coordination between law enforcement agencies and immigration authorities.
The Gujarat Police, which likely issued the LOC, is expected to provide further details. The man's lawyer reportedly contacted the police to discuss the matter, but it remains unclear why the LOC was not effectively enforced.
