He asked that a friend be given a gate pass to accompany him to the aircraft and assist him in going to the bathroom.

In 1994, the gate pass system gave way to the invoice-based system, and all clearances are now effected on manufacturers own invoice.

They had to return however as the sentry was not satisfied that the gate pass was correct.

The facility has minimum security prisoner public works and gate pass assignments.

However, gate pass and visitor pass rules continue till date.