Op Sindoor displayed seamless inter-service coordination within India's multi-layered maritime security system, reaffirmed ICG’s role as frontline force: Raksha Mantri on 50th ICG Raising Day

• Operation Sindoor is India's tri-services punitive action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism; ICG's role in its maritime leg was publicly reaffirmed on the 50th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), 01 February 2026.
• Highlights ICG as the frontline force in India's multi-layered maritime security architecture (Navy–ICG–State Marine Police–intelligence agencies).
• Anchors prelims-relevant statics on ICG and current-affairs hooks on Op Sindoor under GS-III (security) and GS-II (international relations).