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Pakistani boat case: 173 marine commandos deployed in Gujarat coastal areas.
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In the early hours of January 1, the Coast Guard intercepted “a suspicious” Pakistani fishing boat 365km off Porbander. The four-member crew hid themselves in a compartment below the deck and set the boat on fire, causing it to explode PTI
According to reports, at least 173 marine commandos have been deployed at 20 police stations along the coastal areas to foil any attempt by the Pakistan-operated terrorist outfits to create unrest in India.
A Coast Guard vessel patrolling the southern coastline after maritime security has been tightened following the interception of a Pakistani "terror" boat off Gujarat coast. (TOI photo by K Antony Xavier)
The Coast Guard intercepted the boat as it got suspicious about the identity of crew who did not resemble fishermen from their dressing style and carried no nets. Photo: Coast Guard handouts
by Jugal R Purohit The Indian Coast Guard ship Raj Ratan, involved in the December 31 encounter off Gujarat's coast, returned to the Porbandar harbour this weekend without either the debris or bodies of the fishing boat's four-member
Indian Coast Guard Ship Raj Ratan which saw action during the encounter with Pakistani Terrorists near the Gujrat coast
The Pakistani boat suspected to be carrying terrorists photographed from an aeroplane.
Defence Minister ManoharParrikar complimented the Coast Guard and those involved in the operation for intercepting the “rogue vessel” in “timely and precise manner, thereby avoiding a possible danger”.