English: The Flag Officer Commanding- in- Chief, Southern Naval Command Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, AVSM, VSM reviewed the security apparatus in place at Lakshadweep and Minicoy (LAM) islands during his visit from 09- 11 Mar 16. The Admiral was briefed by the Naval Officer- in- Charge and Commander District HQ- 12 on the coastal security mechanism in place. He also reviewed the implementation progress of various infrastructure projects as part of the naval perspective plans to bolster the security of the islands.

The Admiral visited the base depot INS Dweeprakshak at Kavaratti and naval detachments Minicoy and Radar Station Androth where he interacted with the officers and men. He re-emphasised the importance of the infrastructure development in the islands and the need to increase vigil around them. The officer was accompanied by the Naval Officer-in-Charge (LAM) and staff from headquarters, Southern Naval Command.

The LAM islands are strategically important and the Southern Naval Command headquartered at Kochi has been ensuring security in and around the area. With the increase in piracy activities at sea in last decade, the Indian Navy had taken many steps to increase surveillance and improve the security around the area through capacity building and enhanced naval presence in and around the island territories. It has also formalized plans towards early inauguration of a naval detachment at Androth in addition to the existing naval base at Kavaratti for the purpose.