To enhance security cover in Gujarat's coastal region, 173 marine commandos have been deployed at 20 police stations along the state's coastline, after the recent Pakistani boat incident.   

"After the incident of Pakistani boats being chased by Coast Guard in Indian waters, we have ordered 173 of our trained marine commandos to take positions at 20 marine police stations situated on state coastline," Deputy Superintendent of Police B J Ninama of the marine police said. These commandos have been asked to keep a watch on each and every boat going into the sea and returning ashore.

Apart from vehicles, these commandos were also given boats to patrol the sea near the shore. The commandos were also asked to inform the Coast Guard as well as security officials of the Gujarat police in case they find any suspicious boat in the sea, Ninama said.