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Ashok Gajapathi Raju carries Matchbox on Flight

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   7 April 2015 3:53 PM GMT
Ashok Gajapathi Raju carries Matchbox on Flight
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Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju who is a chain smoker claims he carries matchboxes with him on flights since he isn't subjected to frisking. This comes under the violation of Aviation Norms.

During the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) event which is related to Aviation Security, Mr. Raju said he is yet to come across an incident Worldwide where a matchbox became a threat. He revealed Airport Security used to seize his matchboxes and lighters before he became an Union Minister. He then added, Security stopped frisking him and his matchboxes also came along with him after taking charge as Aviation Minister.

When asked should matchbox be allowed inside a plane, The Union Minister reacts: "I don't know. But, I carry one in my pocket and this is no secret".

The comments made by Ashok Gajapathi Raju only fuel the rising concerns about aviation security in the country.