Karwar base searches continue on second day

We are checking floating vessels arriving in Uttara Kannada, and so far no suspicious vessels were traced M NARAYAN, Uttara Kannada SP

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NEW DELHI/BELAGAVI: An inspection operation was conducted off the coast of Karwar in Karnataka, with the Indian Coast Guard, along with the state's coastal and local police, inspecting marine vessels near the strategic INS Kadamba naval base. The operation, triggered by intelligence inputs from central agencies, will check all boats and vessels approaching the port, according to officials.

The inspection drive, which started on Wednesday, involved thorough checks of boats and ships approaching the Uttara Kannada district's coastal waters. "We are checking every floating vessel arriving in Uttara Kannada district, and so far no such [suspicious ones] were traced," Uttara Kannada superintendent of police M Narayan said. "They are practically searching every marine transportation, and if okay, allowing them to enter into the State's water range."