The coast of Gujarat and the Maritime Zones off the notional IMBL between India and Pakistan, being an area of sensitivity, has been the focus for the Maritime Security Agency since the attacks at Uri Base in J&K. Accordingly, the Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North West), at Gandhinagar had launched special operation in coordination with the stake holders, including Marine Police and the State Administration since 26 Sep 16.
Considering the incidents of recent past wherein the Indian forces reportedly foiled attempts of anti-national elements to infiltrate, by attacking their training camps across in PoK area, the overall security for the shore establishments and fishermen have been duly enhanced.
The stakeholders have been requested to advise fishermen to undertake group fishing and avoid fishing close to notional IMBL/ No Fishing Zone. In addition, the presence of ICG units at sea and patrolling in sensitive areas by undertaking forward area deployment of assets, both ships and aircraft has been effected.
It is advised that the fishing community in particular and all the stakeholders at large must maintain enhanced vigil and report any abnormal activity either at sea or in areas close to the coast, to the Indian Coast Guard promptly. For safety purpose, wide publicity for use of Channel-16 by fishermen be also duly emphasized.
The sensitive sea areas have been duly sanitized and it is planned to sustain the enhanced surveillance till normalization of situation.
