Contemplating police action if fliers flout COVID protocols; Aviation Min tightens noose on airports Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reminded airports to strictly implement COVID protocol amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases and fliers flouting mandated COVID appropriate behavior. Srinagar emerges as COVID hotspot This time last year, all airports were shut and flights were grounded globally in view of COVID-19 pandemic. With airlines operating with strict curbs in place, fliers are seen flouting COVID protocols amid steady spike in the number of new cases in various states across the country. Several measures have been implemented to ensure safety of passengers in transit, failure of adherence to such norms makes it just as difficult for state and national authorities to contain the spread of the virus.