Question : INFILTRATION IN COASTAL AREAS

(a) whether there are reports of infiltration by foreigners from the coastal areas of the country;

(b) if so, the details of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2176 FOR 23.11.2010.

(a) & (b): Yes. Illegal poachers from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Thailand and Bangladesh have been apprehended by Indian Coast Guard in Indian Exclusive Economic Zone. The details of poachers apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard during the last three years are given below:

Year	Bangladesh	Indonesia	Iran	Myanmar	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	Thailand

2007	Nil	05	Nil	116	19	35	64

2008	40	Nil	16	83	28	362	02

2009	61	Nil	Nil	72	109	661	Nil

2010	Nil	Nil	Nil	218	08	323	03

(c): Post 26/11, the surveillance at sea has been increased and several decisions have been taken to enhance the maritime and coastal security.The Government of India has designated Indian Navy as the authority responsible for overall maritime security which includes coastal security and offshore security. The Indian Coast Guard is additionally designated as the authority responsible for coastal security in territorial waters including areas to be patrolled by Coastal Police. The Director General Coast Guard has been designated as Commander Coastal Command responsible for overall coordination between Central and State agencies in all matters relating to coastal Security. These decisions are being implemented by the Ministry of Defence.

The surveillance and security in the close coastal waters is done by Marine Police.

All the maritime and coastal security arrangements are deterrent to infiltration of foreigners in coastal areas.

Question : INFILTRATION IN COASTAL AREAS

Answer given by the minister

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