<h1>Sagar Kavach-2 two-day coastal security drill strengthens inter-agency surveillance, detection, patrols and community reporting capabilities</h1> A two-day coastal security exercise, titled Sagar Kavach-2, was conducted along the Odisha coast on September 3-4 involving 18 central and state agencies, including naval and coastguard units, CISF, marine police, port authority, state police, customs, immigration, forestry and fisheries departments. Deep-sea patrols covered up to 100 nautical miles while land operations involved port, immigration, intelligence and fire services. Fishermen were trained to report suspicious foreigners or persons at sea. The drill aimed to enhance surveillance, detection and neutralization capabilities, revalidate communication systems and strengthen inter-agency coordination in preventing maritime terrorist infiltration.