
Lakshadweep withdraws controversial order
The Hindu
Order had directed government staff to be deployed on fishing boats
In the face of criticism, the Director of Port, Shipping and Navigation in Lakshadweep administration has quietly withdrawn the order for deployment of government staff on fishing boats. Sachin Sharma, the director, also reversed the order of May 28 by which security around ports, jetties, ships and other vessels was raised to level-2 ‘on the basis of recent intelligence inputs.’More Related News

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