Terror threat: Security heightened at ports in Gujarat

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Press Trust of India Bhuj
Last Updated : Aug 29 2019 | 7:55 PM IST

Security has been beefed up at major ports in Gujarat and other key installations in the coastal region following intelligence inputs of possible infiltration by terrorists from Pakistan through the sea route, police said on Thursday.

Patrolling at Kandla and Mundra ports in Gujarat was intensified following inputs that Pakistan-based terrorists may make "an infiltration attempt through Kutch area, possibly through the sea route to create a communal disturbance or launch terrorist attacks in Gujarat", a security advisory issued by the port authorities said.

"Pakistan trained commandos may have entered Gulf of Kutch/Kutch through Harami Nala Creek Area. They are believed to be trained with underwater attacks," it said, directing ports and ships to take utmost security measures and maintain anti-terror watch.

It sought preventative measures, including additional deployment of security personnel, combat patrolling in the coastal region and intercepting "any suspicious vessel/crafts/boats approaching towards sea coast."

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First Published: Aug 29 2019 | 7:55 PM IST

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