None of 18 sanctioned coastal surveillance boats operational in West Bengal: MoS Home
Eighteen surveillance boats provided by the Centre to West Bengal for coastal security remain non-operational, raising concerns in the Lok Sabha. Despite this, the Union Home Ministry emphasized ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and illegal activities, highlighting increased seizures of contraband and improved monitoring of fishing vessels. The Centre urged greater state cooperation for effective coastal security.
Eighteen surveillance boats provided by the Centre to West Bengal for coastal security remain non-operational, raising concerns in the Lok Sabha. Despite this, the Union Home Ministry emphasized ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and illegal activities, highlighting increased seizures of contraband and improved monitoring of fishing vessels. The Centre urged greater state cooperation for effective coastal security.
