Kerala to strengthen security along coastal belt

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala government today decided to take steps to ensure security of fishermen along its coastal belt in the wake of the recent killing of two Indian fishermen off the Kollam coast.

"A high-level meeting of top officials from the Navy, Coast Guard, Police and Fisheries Department would be convened soon to discuss the matter," Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters after a cabinet meeting here today.

The government would also hold discussions with Organisation of Fishermen to evolve a strategy for protecting fishermen at sea, he said.

Chandy said the steps were being taken as fishermen were feeling insecure after the February 15 incident.