Two-day coastal defence exercise, Exercise Sea Vigil, was conducted on January 12 and 13.  The conceptual and geographical expanse of the sea vigil included the entire coastline and EEZ of the country and contingencies from peace to war-time were exercised. In addition, mitigation measures on shore, in case of any breach in coastal security, were also validated.

According to defence spokesperson, “The exercise involved the deployment of the entire coastal security apparatus and more than 110 surface assets of Indian Navy and Coast Guard participated in the exercise. In addition, a large number of Marine Police and Customs assets were also deployed. The entire coastline was kept under surveillance by the Navy and Coast Guard aircrafts, and helicopters were also pressed into service to reinforce Special Operations personnel operating onboard offshore platforms.”