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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Sagar Prahari Bal is a specialised Indian Navy force raised in 2009 to protect naval bases, harbours, and adjacent coastal waters after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
- Why was the Sagar Prahari Bal created?
- How does the Sagar Prahari Bal differ from the Indian Coast Guard?
- What equipment does the Sagar Prahari Bal operate?
- Where does the SPB fit in India's coastal-security architecture?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

Sagar Prahari Bal is a specialised Indian Navy force raised in 2009 to protect naval bases, harbours, and adjacent coastal waters after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

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Following the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the Indian Navy raised the Sagar Prahari Bal in 2009 to guard naval bases such as Mumbai and Visakhapatnam with fast interceptor craft patrolling harbour approaches.

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