Marine commandos in high state of readiness to counter infiltration: govt

New Delhi: Ahead of the sixth anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, the government today said marine commandos remain in a high state of readiness for immediate deployment to counter infiltration through sea routes. It said zero infiltration has been reported by the Coast Guard since November 2012.[caption id=“attachment_1821599” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Indian marine commandos. [/caption] In a written reply, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said surveillance and patrolling along the coasts is carried on in accordance with threat perception and security needs. Further, the coastal security apparatus in the country is reviewed from time to time. “Marine commandos remain in a high state of readiness for immediate deployment to counter infiltration through sea routes. Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) are maintained round the clock for emergency and anti-infiltration operations,” he said. The minister said “Nil infiltration has been reported and no seizure of drugs made by Indian Coast Guard during last two years i.e. November 2012”. PTI