‘Operation Sajag,’ the coastal security exercise, was conducted here to thwart any attempt of intrusion by infiltrators through sea. It was a routine security exercise to sanitise the sea space. Under the security drill, fish landing points came under close monitoring. With a coastline running for 1,076 kilometres in the State, 491 fish landing points, including 54 in Thoothukudi district, were in existence in the 13 coastal districts from Chennai to Kanyakumari. Most of the landing points along the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait had been identified as vulnerable, sources told The Hindu. During the exercise, fishermen were sensitized to the importance of coastal security and their active participation in timely sharing of intelligence on any suspected malicious activity witnessed in the sea. Some fishing boats were also examined during the exercise. The exercise was carried out by Indian Coast Guard personnel and Coastal Security Group personnel extended their cooperation. The exercise commenced at 7 a.m. and concluded at 5 p.m., sources said.
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