Full body scanners on trial at four metro airports; BCAS also asks Srinagar, Jammu, Ayodhya to install them
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security in India is expanding the use of full-body scanners to airports in Srinagar, Jammu, and Ayodhya. These scanners are currently undergoing trials at major hubs like Delhi and Hyderabad to improve threat detection while reducing the need for physical pat-downs.
Why it matters
The deployment of advanced imaging technology represents a significant shift in aviation security protocols, balancing passenger privacy concerns with the need for enhanced safety measures.
Passengers flying from Srinagar, Jammu, and Ayodhya may soon pass through full body scanners at airport security, with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) having requested operators at these airports to install the advanced imaging technology on a priority basis, a senior government official said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). The Bureau has also asked all other airport operators handling the movement of more than 50 lakh passengers annually to install the machines.
The report provides a factual account of government security initiatives and the stated goals of the technology.
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