Security screening gaps at inter-island jetties in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands raise concerns over passenger, baggage and cargo checks amid narcotics risks.
Ageing STS buses, limited services and safety concerns highlight the urgent need to modernise inter-island public transport across Andaman and Nicobar.
An Andaman and Nicobar Police contingent is conducting anti-drug awareness programmes across Maharashtra and Gujarat ahead of the rally's October 31 finale.