ICG personnel carry out extensive search operation off the Gujarat Coast

Jan 02, 2023

Rann of Kutch (Gujarat) Jan 02 (ANI): In a bid to tackle surging cross-border narcotic nexus, ICG carried out extensive Anti-Narcotics operations. ICG personnel conducted searches at 36 uninhabited islands near Okha and Sir Creek area. Equipped with modern ‘Made in India’ Amogh carbines, the jawans are fully prepared to counter any untoward incident. Designed for close quarter battle, Amogh carbine is derived from the Excalibur rifle, which is a derivative of INSAS rifle. The ICG came to existence on 01 February 1977, with a primary aim to guard the Indian waters and prevent smuggling activities.