THE Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) in Kolkata has enhanced its security protocols and operational vigilance in the wake of the ongoing military conflict with Pakistan, port officials said on Friday. As per the directives from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Directorate General of Shipping, SMPK has elevated its security level to 2. All personnel have been instructed to be on high alert, vigilantly monitor port premises and waterways, and report any suspicious activity immediately. The secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, T K Ramachandran, chaired a virtual high-level security review meeting with port officials on Friday. The meeting was attended by senior officials of Kolkata Port, including SMP Kolkata chairman Rathendra Raman, deputy chairman Samrat Rahi, senior CISF Commandant Ruchi Anand and departmental heads. Story continues below this ad Following the meeting, the port chairman convened a review meeting with senior officials and announced a series of robust security measures to safeguard Kolkata port’s critical infrastructure. Additionally, the leaves of all employees (including contractual staffers) have been …