Panaji, May 09: Coastal states need to accelerate
the implementation of measures initiated to prevent people
from illegally entering the county via sea in the wake of
26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai, a top Navy officer on Saturday
said.
"Coastal security-related steps are being taken by
state agencies and governments... People are doing their best
but the pace at which things are moving is rather slow," Vice-
Admiral S K Damle, Flag Officer commanding in Chief, Southern
Naval Command, told reporters at `INS Mandovi` near here.
After November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, coastal
security, especially on western flank, has become important
with states emerging as key players in safety aspect, he said,
adding that identification at sea is a major challenge.
Damle said the Navy and Coast Guard have set up joint
operation rooms as part of security strengthening mechanism.
"But we have to interact with local fishermen or
people who are dependent on sea for their livelihood. For this
the states will have to frame their own policies," he said.
Bureau Report
