Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that instability in neighbouring countries often spills into the maritime domain and urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to respond swiftly to external developments.

Addressing the inaugural session of the 42 nd Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in ICG Headquarters here, the Defence Minister cited frequent developments in Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other regional nations that impact coastal security, especially in the Bay of Bengal, through refugee influx, illegal migration, and irregular maritime activities.

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Urging the ICG to maintain not just routine surveillance but also geopolitical awareness and readiness to act swiftly to external events, Singh underlined the force’s critical role in safeguarding Indi

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