Gujarat Ports Put On Alert After Reports Of Possible Infiltration By Pakistan-Trained Commandos

The Kandla port in Gujarat has been put on high alert after inputs that Pakistani commandos are likely to infiltrate into Indian Territory through the Kutch area, through sea route.

According to reports, Intelligence agencies have warned that Pakistan-based terror outfits might be planning a suicide attack at Kandla.

Following the alert, security deployment has been increased in and around the port.?

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"State government and Director General of Police have issued a high alert in the Kutch after information about a potential terrorist attack in the region. Security has been increased in the district especially in West and East Kutch," Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) DS Vaghela told ANI.

He said that officers have been stationed for round the clock monitoring of all the ports and landing points in the region.

"We are also carrying out joint sea patrolling along with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Customs and Marine Police. We are also checking all the ships and boats near the port," Vaghela said.

The Adani Ports and SEZ, in a statement, said that "inputs had been received from coast guard station that Pakistan-trained commandos have entered the Gulf of Kutch through the Harami Nala creek area and they are believed to be trained with underwater attacks."

"It is therefore directed to take utmost measures of security and prevent any untoward situation in Gujarat state. It is advised that all ships at Mundra Port take utmost security measures and maintain a vigilant watch," the Adani statement said.

Earlier Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh had recently indicated that an "underwater wing" of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is training people to carry out attacks in India.?