The Indian Air Force today denied permission to a private airline to operate its flight from here to Jaisalmer citing security reasons. Following this the airline threatened to initiating legal action against the IAF for "disrupting" the flight and "causing monetary loss" to it. He said IAF accords highest priority to the safety and security of passengers travelling on such airlines. The airline alleged that the IAF disrupted its operations at Jaisalmer airport. It claimed that it has suffered monetary loss due to non-clearance of the flight by the COO of Jaisalmer Air Force base, and threatened legal measures.

Source: dna February 20, 2017 19:41 UTC