Kodungallur: Thrissur District Police have beefed up the security in the coastal areas here following an intelligence report alerting infiltration of terrorists from Sri Lanka.
According to the report, over 15 IS terrorists were set off in a white boat to Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands from Sri Lanka. Police were asked to be vigilant to prevent the terrorists from entering in the Kerala coast.
Following the alert, coastal areas are under strict security blanket. Patrolling has been strengthened in sea and across the district.
Ward level coastal vigilance committees till Chavakad and fishermen have been directed to stay alert.
Coastal police have also asked to strengthen surveillance in the sea shores with all facilities.