Customs – security tiff at Kolkata – Clash of Ego
In India avoiding the security check is considered to be a status symbol. Powerful persons like Customs officers get very angry when Security personnel demand identity cards or seek to check them. Yet another such incident is reported to have occurred in Kolkata airport on Tuesday and the security staff have alleged that the Customs men have beat them up – all for asking the identity – card.
The main problem is EGO, not the card and what is needed is an understanding that even the janitor in the airport is performing an important duty and is no less than the other worthies.