‘Sagar Kavach’ security exercise gets under way in coastal districts in the central zone
Coastal districts in Tamil Nadu have launched a two-day security exercise called 'Sagar Kavach' to test preparedness against sea-based terrorist threats. The drill involves coordination between the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and local police to monitor coastal surveillance.
Why it matters
This exercise is a critical component of India's national security strategy to prevent maritime infiltration and improve inter-agency cooperation.
A two-day coastal security exercise christened ‘Sagar Kavach’ involving various stakeholders commenced in the coastal districts of Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur in the central zone on Thursday.
The annual exercise is being conducted to assess the level of preparedness and alertness of the stakeholders involved in coastal security. It is done to thwart the intrusion of terrorists, especially through the sea route. Personnel of the Coastal Security Group, respective district police, Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy and other stakeholders are involved in this drill.
As part of the exercise which commenced at the crack of dawn on Thursday, surveillance was stepped up in the coastal districts. Vehicle checks were intensified in the coastal areas by the respective district police and the Coastal Security Group personnel.
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