Nagpur: Raising concerns over security and cleanliness around the rear side of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, lawyer Rajendra Gundalwar has written to the chief security general manager of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Nagpur, seeking restrictions on morning and evening walks and dog-walking near the airport’s back gate.
Any unauthorised activity or unrestricted movement close to operational areas, he argued, should therefore be examined seriously by the authorities.
In his letter, Gundalwar alleged that some people enter or move around areas close to the airport without proper identification and said such activity could pose security concerns around a sensitive aviation facility. Such activities affect the cleanliness of the surroundings and attract stray animals, according to him. He said the airport handles domestic and international flights and is an important piece of critical infrastructure, making security around its premises a priority. A senior official from the AAI told TOI , “Both the Flying Club and Amrai fall under MADC’s jurisdiction, so to implement any security mesaures, their intervention is necessary.”
The rear gate is located close to Amrai and the Nagpur Flying Club, an area that sees residents visiting for walks and dog-walking. Gundalwar has objected to the regular movement of people in the vicinity and urged the airport authorities to strictly regulate access to the area. Gundalwar further highlighted issues related to littering, food waste, and other forms of garbage allegedly left behind by visitors.