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KOLKATA (PTI): In a strategic move in its defence and strengthen surveillance capabilities, the Indian Navy is in planning for a full-fledged coast battery at the Sagar Islands on West Bengal's coast.
"There used to be a coast battery at Diamond Harbour, but was shut down after Haldia port expanded. Since then, the strategic coast line all along the Sunderbans and adjoining areas is lying vacant," said Naval Officer-in-Charge, West Bengal, Commodore Ravi Ahluwalia said.
"We urgently need a coast battery in the area, especially at Sagar Island, given the rapid rise of naval acquisitions of Bangladesh and movement of foreign ships including fishing trawlers from neighbouring countries," Ahluwalia said.
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