Porbandar, February 17, 2026: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) intercepted a speed boat near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea and seized approximately 203 kilograms of suspected crystalline narcotic substance. Swift Overnight Operation The interception took…
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Indian Coast Guard Cracks Oil Smuggling Racket
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has dealt a major blow to international maritime crime by busting a sophisticated oil smuggling racket operating off India’s western coastline. In a meticulously planned sea-air coordinated operation conducted on February 5 and 6, three suspect vessels were intercepted nearly 100 nautical miles west of…
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Op Sindoor Showcased ICG’s Frontline Maritime Role: Rajnath
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security framework and reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s role as a frontline force safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders. Addressing the 50th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in New…
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PM Modi Hails ICGS Samudra Pratap Commissioning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, describing it as a significant milestone in India’s maritime journey and a strong endorsement of the country’s vision of self-reliance in defence. Responding to a post by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on social…