New Delhi, April 8 : The Air courier services for Central Armed Police Force personnel have not been suspended, but there was a delay in finalisation of contract due to privatisation of Air India, home ministry said on Friday. The Home Ministry said in a statement “The Air courier services for Central Armed Police Force personnel have not been suspended. The services are running since July, 2010.” “The services are running since July, 2010. The privatization of Air India resulted in a slight delay in the finalization of tenders by the Border Security Force. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has already granted approval for continuation of services by Air India. The tender has also been finalized and orders are under issue,” the statement said. “The amount due on account of air travel would also be paid as per rules,” it said. Air courier service for ferrying paramilitary personnel proceeding on leave or joining duties in Jammu and Kashmir expired on March 31 and the approval process was delayed. Border Security Force is the nodal force seeking approval and extension of the service. Criticising the government, Congress Chief Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that the government is risking Pulwama like scenario again, and said air courier service had also been stopped at the time of the incident. AO SHK2114