Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday reacted over the Pakistan boat incident and complimented the Indian Coast Guard and those involved in the operation for intercepting the rogue vessel in timely and precise manner.
Parrikar said the Indian Coast Guard has done the right job at the right time based on intelligence inputs.
"Indian Coast Guard reacted immediately. The boat was on surveillance for 12 hours and it was intercepted as soon as possible," said Parrikar.
"I think they were suspected terrorists as they committed suicide. A normal boat even carrying drugs can surrender," added Parrikar.
The defence minister said the location was not the normal sea route and even the smugglers normally take the busy route so that they can mingle with boats.
A suspected terror bid was foiled by the Coast Guard on New Year's Eve when officials intercepted a suspicious boat near the Porbandar coast off Guajrat, say reports.
The boat was reportedly carrying four suspected terrorists and had begun its journey from Karachi in Pakistan.
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