Aug 15 , 2015
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Navy conducts security exercise to protect Gwadar
Special forces, marines, ships and aircraft participated in Tahaffuz-e-Sahil
INPKARACHI – In order to check efficacy of security mechanism in place for the protection of the Gwadar port and associated infrastructure against any terrorist venture, the Pakistan Navy conducted coastal security exercise – Tahaffuz-e-Sahil.
In this exercise, the Special Operations Forces of the Pakistan Navy, marines, ships and aircraft participated. Apart from displaying high degree of professionalism, synergy was achieved amongst various stakeholders including the law enforcement agencies and other relevant organisations.
– Rear admiral address –
Various scenarios cum contingencies related to asymmetric threats to port/infrastructure were exercised. During debrief of the exercise, Coast Commander Rear Admiral Syed Bashir Ahmad lauded efforts of all participants in making the exercise a success by achieving desired goals.
He emphasised on the need for continuous training and holding of such exercises regularly all along the coastal belt in coordination with all maritime stakeholders.
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