Lakshadweep plan to monitor fishing vessels

KOCHI: The Lakshadweep administration has initiated steps to improve the region’s security by deploying government officials on board local fishing boats to gather intelligence.
The administration has also decided to monitor fishing boats and crews and to give out instructions to intensify checking of motorised and passenger vessels arriving in Lakshadweep. “ Action should be taken to strengthen ship or vessel berthing points and helibase by installing CCTV cameras,” states the order.