New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), for the security of vessels and port facilities.

During the meeting, Shah emphasised the need to establish a "robust port security framework across the country and directed that security measures should be implemented in a graded and risk-based manner, taking into account vulnerabilities, trade potential, location, and other relevant parameters."

The meeting was attended by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Minister of Civil Aviation.

As per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) statement, the BoPS shall be constituted as a statutory body under the provisions of...