Gujarat government will be creating a special 690-man force to secure its key non-major ports against terrorist oil spills.
The move was announced last week, based on the government’s fear that terrorist groups could deliberately spill oil into state waters to create hazards for ships and ports.
The Government already has established 22 marine police stations with a force of 500 people, who will complement the proposed force. The new port protection personnel, who will be called marine commandos, will be divided into six battalions.
India’s oil city of Jamnagar, will be the base of the new unit, where Reliance Industries, India’s largest private company, has established the world’s largest oil refinery.
Although the force will function under the Home Department and expenditure would be borne by Gujarat State's Maritime Board.
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