Agartala, June 22 -- Concerned authorities have flagged serious safety concerns near Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) International Airport, Agartala, in Tripura, following an Airfield Environment Management Committee (AEMC) meeting held recently at the airport.

Key issues include unauthorized tall structures, meat shops attracting birds, and security concerns near the Bangladesh border.

A senior administrative official confirmed that several buildings around the airport have violated prescribed height limits. "These structures pose a potential risk to flight operations. Notices will be served to the concerned property owners," the official said.

Additionally, several meat shops in the vicinity have been identified as contributors to frequent...