New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, said that refugee influx and the presence of illegal immigrants are a threat to maritime security in the Bay of Bengal region.

“India keeps facing several challenges along the land borders. The actions of our neighbouring countries are not hidden from anyone. Another thing that we can see is instability in countries around us. These challenges affect our maritime region, especially the Bay of Bengal,” Singh said in his address at the Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference. ADVERTISEMENT

“Refugee influx, illegal migrants and their maritime activities make our coastal security challenging. We should not limit ourselves to routine surveillance, but keep an eye on a double front. Maritime security is not limited to our ships; rather, geopoli

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