India navy on high alert in TN coast  
[Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 7.45 GMT]  

 

India has deployed a naval defence boat T-60 and the Coast Guard ship Razia Sultana yesterday (28) in the Palk Bay to prevent any infiltration of LTTE cadres into Tamil Nadu.  

 

According to media reports, speed boats have been asked to intensify patrolling along the Indian coastline, and helicopters have also been pressed into service.  

 

The deployed vessels have been fitted with radars and 30 MM Medak guns and 12.7mm guns.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: January 29, 2008 - 7.45 GMT

 
 


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