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ICG Conducts Security Exercise 'Sagar Kavach' in West Bengal (WB).

National | Dated: 26 Feb 2025

In February 2025, a two-day coastal security exercise, 'Sagar Kavach', was conducted in West Bengal (WB). The exercise was coordinated by the Kolkata (WB)-based Coast Guard Region (North East, NE). The State Coastal Security Operation Centre (SCSOC) at Headquarters Coast Guard District No. 8, Haldia, served as the nerve centre for the exercise.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The drill validated coastal security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the 158-kilometre (km) coastline.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The exercise included simulated scenarios such as hijacking of fishing boats, smuggling, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planting, and attacks on vital assets.
  • (ii) It also featured coordinated sea and air surveillance by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to enhance readiness against terror threats.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which organization recently conducted the 'Sagar Kavach' security exercise in West Bengal?

Correct Answer: ICG

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