NAGAPATTINAM: In the wake of the rescue of at least six Sri Lankan nationals, fleeing the island nation over its economic crisis, off Dhanushkodi on Tuesday, the Coastal Security Group (CSG) in Tamil Nadu has increased its vigil along the coastline.
“We have kept high vigil on the shores to keep misadventures in check. We are working with other fellow law enforcement agencies like the ‘Q’ Branch, the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy in this regard,” said Sandeep Mittal, the ADGP of Tamil Nadu Coastal Security Group.
Early on Tuesday, six persons, including three children, from Jaffna and Kokupadaiyan in Sri Lanka were rescued by Coast Guard from a sandbar off Rameswaram. The refugees are currently under CSG custody in Mandapam.