“Refugee influx, illegal migrants make coastal security challenging”: Rajnath Singh at ICG Commanders’ Conference

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday highlighted the maritime challenges amid instability in India’s neighbouring countries.

Addressing the Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference in the national capital, Rajnath Singh noted refugee influx and illegal migrants as a challenge to India’s maritime security in the Bay of Bengal region.

He said, “India keeps facing several challenges with respect to its land borders. The actions of our neighbouring countries are not hidden from anyone. Another thing which we can see is instability in countries around us. These challenges affect our maritime region, especially the Bay of Bengal.”

“Refugee influx, illegal migrants and maritime activities make our coastal security challenging. We should not limit ourselves to routine surveillance, but we