REVISITING OPERATION WATER RAT: India's porous coastline

CNN-IBN Special Investigation exposed the glaring loopholes in our coastal security almost 3 years ago.

In Pics: Operation Water Rat

CNN-IBN's Special Investigation Team smuggled in a cargo of three crates to Mumbai from the international waters.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news//35549-3.html

Sea front open to infiltration: Govt

The Government has admitted that there is likelihood of terrorists infiltrating India through sea routes.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sea-front-open-to-infiltration-govt/35548-3.html

Govt admits security lax on coasts

Maharashtra Chief Minister says protecting the state's coastline was the joint responsibilty of coast guards, Navy and the Maharashra police.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/govt-admits-security-lax-on-coasts/4853-3.html

Mumbai sitting duck for terror attacks

In 1993, Dawood brought in explosives from the sea to carry out the Mumbai blasts. 13 years later, CNN-IBN finds that gaping holes in Mumbai's security arrmour still exist.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mumbai-sitting-duck-for-terror-attacks/4814-3.html

ONGC slips up, Bombay open to terror

CNN-IBN Special Investigation Team managed to hire an ONGC boat and sail up to the Bombay High with 100 kg of RDX.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ongc-slips-up-bombay-open-to-terror/4794-3.html

Impact: Home Ministry assures action

Soon after CNN-IBN exposed the vulnerability of Indian seas, MoS, Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal responded, assured action.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/impact-home-ministry-assures-action/4789-3.html

Coastal security has no infrastructure

Customs reveals that for a good length of time, Customs has been patrolling with boats originally belonging to Dawood.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/coastal-security-has-no-infrastructure/4786-3.html

Bombay High vulnerable to terror

When it comes to real security presence around the rigs, it's just a fleet of ONGC's re-labeled fishing boats.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bombay-high-vulnerable-to-terror/4785-3.html

No patrolling for over a year now

The CPD Damodar is the vessel which keeps vigil in Murud-Janjira sector. CNN-IBN finds the crew has not patrolled for over a year.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/no-patrolling-for-over-a-year-now/4784-3.html

No guards, boats; sea front wide open

Rotting patrolling vessels, lax local customs outposts and govt apathy has left the western coast susceptible.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/no-guards-boats-sea-front-wide-open/4783-3.html

Sea front open for terror in Mumbai

CNN-IBN succeed in smuggling cargo to Mumbai from international waters thrice without a single roadblock.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sea-front-open-for-terror-in-mumbai/4779-3.html

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