Considering the recent political events in the Bangladesh and emerging situation, ICG has aptly positioned operational units for robust surveillance in the Region and to foul any attempts of illegal migration through sea routes. Surface surveillance has been enhanced along the Indo-Bangladesh International Maritime Boundary Line or IMBL by Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs). Layered surface surveillance has been instituted by additional FPVs. All units at sea have been advised to monitor/ Board all fishing boats and undertake positive identification of Indian Fishermen.
Sea Air coordinated aerial surveillance has been augmented along IMBL by Coast Guard Aircraft ex Kolkata & Bhubneshwar especially during dawn & dusk hours to track scooting contacts, if any. Additional assets are also kept on standby at Paradip and Haldia for immediate deployment/ response, if any subversive activity is reported. Electronic surveillance has been promptly maintained for all close coast transferring contacts and interrogated.
Necessary coordination has been maintained with agencies and stakeholders to prevent any ingress through possible infiltration/ landing points. So far no instances of infiltration or any such activity have been reported on the maritime front. The enhanced surveillance measures will be maintained in the area until the situation improves and stabilises.
