Security net in Tamil Nadu to nab smugglers
From Upali Rupasinghe in New Delhi
Tamil Nadu security agencies have intensified monitoring movements of
fishing vessels and boats leaving Ramanathapuram coast to prevent
smuggling gelatin sticks and detonators to be sent to the North and East
of Sri Lanka.
Fishing boats and vessels harbouring centres at Rameswaram, Danuskody.
Thondi, Pamban Valinokkam, Mandapam and Kilakarai have been kept under a
strict security net. Indian Coast guard vessels have started a 24-hour
patrolling from December 1.
Permitted explosive dealers in Chennai, Madurai, Pudukottai and
Ramanathapuram have also come under "scrutiny" to prevent the sale of
explosives to non-permit holders. |