Canada Enhances Security Screening for Flyers To India Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Last Updated:November 20, 2024, 11:36 IST

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority will carry out the additional screening measures for Indian flyers

Canadian government said passengers may experience some screening delays. (Reuters)

Canada has enhanced its security screening for passengers travelling to India, citing “an abundance of caution". The fresh move comes amid the diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand told Canadian Broadcaster CBC, “Transport Canada has implemented temporary additional security screening measures for travellers to India out of an abundance of caution," Anand said. She added passengers “may experience some screening delays while these measures are in place."

A government official informed CBC News that the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), the agency in charge of screening passengers and their luggage before they enter restricted areas of airports in Canada, will carry out the additional measures.

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