In order to check the efficacy of security mechanism in place for the protection of GwadarPort and associated infrastructure against any terrorist venture, Pakistan Navy conducted coastal security exercise “Tahaffuz-e-Sahil” off Gwadar. In this exercise Pakistan Navy Special Operations Forces (SOF), marines, ships and aircraft participated. Apart from displaying high degree of professionalism, synergy was achieved amongst various stakeholders including LEAs and other relevant organisations. Various scenarios-cum-contingencies related to asymmetric threats to port/infrastructure were exercised.
Rear Admiral Syed Bashir Ahmad, CommanderCoast, lauded the efforts of all participants in making the exercise a success by achieving desired goals. He emphasized on the need for continuous training and holding of such exercises regularly all along the coastal belt in coordination with all maritime stakeholders.
