Fishermen asked to alert govt on suspicious movements in sea

Civil defence drill conducted in Rameswaram due to Operation Sindoor prompts fishermen to report suspicious sea activities to authorities.

As part of the civil defence drill conducted throughout the country as a preparatory measure announced due to Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the fishermen along the border in Rameswaram, Mandapam, Uchipuli, and other areas were instructed to alert marine police or fisheries department if they suspected any unusual movements in the sea.  

An information from the Fisheries Department said the drill was conducted as fishermen who venture into the sea should be alert enough to identify unusual movements of boats, humans on the sea and on land.  

In case of noting any suspicious movements, they were also instructed to inform officials of marine police, fisheries department or police.  

As an alert measure, the Indian Coast Guard forces stationed along the borders of Ramesawaram and other areas in the district have stepped up their sea patrol activity. 

As per reports, the Indian Coast Guard personnel, marine police, INS parundu personnel, were asked to remain alert and to abstain themselves from availing any leave.