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Synopsis
A two-day maritime security exercise involving all maritime security agencies of India was conducted off the Lakshadweep Islands from April 1-2. The exercise, named Sagar Kavach 01/24, aimed to validate the effectiveness of coastal security mechanisms in dealing with asymmetric threats from the sea. Assets from the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police, fisheries, customs, and other security agencies participated in the exercise. Officials stated that the exercise demonstrated enhanced preparedness, response mechanisms, surveillance capabilities, and coordination among coastal security stakeholders.
Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police, fisheries, customs and other security agencies were engaged in the coastal security exercise — Sagar Kavach 01/24.
“Validation of effectiveness of coastal security mechanism while dealing with asymmetric threat emanating from the sea were undertaken,” a senior official said.
The exercise witnessed enhanced preparedness, response mechanism, surveillance capabilities and coordination between the coastal security stakeholders, the officials said.
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