Israel probes its aviation security after a suspected hijack attempt 

After a suspected hijack attempt by an Israeli Arab on an EI flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, Israel aviation authorities took a hard look at security procedures.  Fukra had planned a September 11-style attack “strictly to make the voice of the Palestinian people heard,” as told by a senior Istanbul police official. 

Indian Express dated 19.11.2002

Bush approves bill for domestic security body 

Washington, Nov.26 - President Bush signed legislation on Monday creating a Department of Homeland Security and named Mr. Tom Ridge, the former Pennsylvania Governor to head it.  Mr. Bush’s signature on the bill, which won final congressional approval, set in motion a vast bureaucratic reorganization that the President said would “focus the full resources of the American Government on the safety of the American people”.

The Asian Age 27.11.2001

Private security agencies to be registered with police  

New Delhi, December 26:  Whenever you are looking for a private security guard, make sure that he belongs to a company registered with the Delhi Police.  “We are going to register the security agencies in order to streamline their functioning”, said Police Commissioner, R.S. Gupta.  “Initially it would be a voluntary registration but I feel all the companies would come forward as it would ultimately help them.  However, once a legislation comes through, then it would be mandatory for every security agency  He added that the police would then impart special training to the personnel hired by these agencies.  

Hindustan Times 27.12.202

Terror: Dakshineswar arms devotees with insurance 

Express News Service, Dakshineswar (Hooghly District), December 18: 

The Akshardham attack in Gandhinagar is ringing alarm bells in West Bengal’s Dakshineswar temple.  The management today insured the temple, its staff and devotees against terrorist strikes, giving the United India Insurance Co. Ltd. its first annual premium of Rupees two lakhs.  The agreement says the insurance company will pay a specified amount to the temple authorities within 72 hours of an attack for starting initial restoration work.  Subsequent payments would be made after assessing the damages, which will enable the temple authorities to compensate the devotees, injured or dead.  The comprehensive insurance package also insures the temple’s assets against natural calamities and dacoity.  

The Indian Express 27.12.20 02