Coast guard alert as intelligence cautions attacks through sea
Intelligence inputs of a possible terror strike in the states of Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat has prompted the Coast Guard to station at least three ships in the Arabian Sea despite inclement weather.
By PTI |
MUMBAI: Intelligence inputs of a possible terror strike in the states of Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat has prompted the Coast Guard to station at least three ships in the Arabian Sea despite inclement weather.
"Following the receipt of the intelligence inputs that there was a possibility of attack through the sea route, three Offshore Patrolling Vessels have been patrolling the western coast," Coast Guard sources said.
The offshore patrol vessels, the biggest ships with the Coast Guard, are out at sea despite the monsoons when waters are very rough and most small boats do not sail due to bad conditions, they said.
All other crew of vessels, including ships and hovercrafts, at all other ports on the Western Coast have been told to be prepared to sail at short notice, the sources said.
Inspector General Coast Guard (Region West) Rajendra Singh refused to comment on the deployment of vessels and other measures being taken.
"All measures are being taken to ensure that no incursions are made into the country illegally through the sea route," Singh said.
"Following the receipt of the intelligence inputs that there was a possibility of attack through the sea route, three Offshore Patrolling Vessels have been patrolling the western coast," Coast Guard sources said.
The offshore patrol vessels, the biggest ships with the Coast Guard, are out at sea despite the monsoons when waters are very rough and most small boats do not sail due to bad conditions, they said.
All other crew of vessels, including ships and hovercrafts, at all other ports on the Western Coast have been told to be prepared to sail at short notice, the sources said.
Inspector General Coast Guard (Region West) Rajendra Singh refused to comment on the deployment of vessels and other measures being taken.
"All measures are being taken to ensure that no incursions are made into the country illegally through the sea route," Singh said.
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