NEW DELHI – Kerala’s coastal areas continue to remain on alert after therewere intelligence reports that there is a possibility of ISIS movement here.
Speaking to members of the press on Tuesday, Kerala DGP Loknath Behera saidthat there is no need to press the panic button. “Kerala’s coast is fullycovered. It’s always better to be alert rather than complacent,” he said.
“Intelligence, coastal security, local police, and Quick Response Teams(QRT) have been alerted. We’re ready and people should not feel insecure.”
Intelligence reports last week had warned of boats carrying 15 ISISterrorists from Sri Lanka may attempt to enter Indian watersaround Lakshadweep islands.
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The Indian Coast Guard deployed its ships and a maritime surveillanceaircraft to ensure no such attempt was successful.
