High level meeting at Mangaluru International Airport ahead of PM Modi's visit

Mangaluru: A high level meeting was held at the Mangaluru International Airport in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled arrival on November 28 before proceeding to Udupi.

Senior SPG officials presided over the meeting, which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Darshan H V, Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H, airport authorities, CISF personnel, police officials, and senior district administration officers.

As per the schedule, PM Modi will depart from New Delhi at 8:15 am on November 28 and arrive at Mangaluru Airport at 11:05 am. From there, he will leave for Udupi by an Indian Air Force helicopter. After the programme in Udupi, PM will return to Mangaluru Airport at 2:10 pm and then proceed to Goa.

SPG officials asked the authorities to ensure security arrangements at the airport ahead of the Prime Minister’s arrival. Ambulances, fire tenders, and other essential facilities are kept ready. As a precautionary measure, the national highway stretch from Mangaluru Airport to Udupi must be kept clear and in good condition.