New Delhi, April 24 -- In a significant step towards strengthening aviation security in India's Northeastern region, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday assumed charge of security operations at Lengpui Airport, Mizoram's only domestic airport.

With this induction, Lengpui Airport becomes the 69th airport in India to come under CISF protection.

This deployment marks the first-ever CISF unit established in the state of Mizoram, reflecting a major milestone in the force's expansion.

As per the CISF, a contingent of 121 CISF personnel, led by a Deputy Commandant, has initially taken over operations, replacing the previous joint security arrangement by the Mizoram Police and Central Reserve Police Force.

The deployment...