Sikhs Can Now Carry Kirpans Within Airports: Centre's New Rules

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) order on March 4 banned Sikh aviation sector employees from carrying kirpan on person within any Indian airport premises

Aviation security regulator BCAS has permitted Sikh aviation sector employees to carry kirpan on person within the airport premises, a document stated.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) order on March 4, banning Sikh aviation sector employees from carrying kirpan on person within any Indian airport premises, was criticised by leading Sikh body Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

Subsequently, on March 12, the BCAS removed the ban.

Kirpan, a curved dagger, has to be worn next to the body in Sikh religion.