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Aviation Security (AVSEC) in India — Meaning, Rules & Regulators

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty

In short

Aviation security (AVSEC) is the set of measures that protect civil aviation from acts of unlawful interference. In India it is regulated by BCAS, policed and screened by the CISF, with the DGCA handling safety and airworthiness. This hub explains who does what, the global ICAO Annex 17 framework, and how airport security is layered.

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