Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 16 (ANI): The bilateral military exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces concluded on Monday with a joint validation exercise in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the end of two weeks of intensive training focused on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations in contemporary operational environments.
The validation phase was attended by Major General R.D. Sharma of the Indian Army and Brigadier General Abdulla Ibrahim from the Maldivian side, along with observer delegations from both countries.
The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, operational synergy, and tactical coordination between the two forces in sub-conventional conflict scenarios.
Key training activities included cordon-and-search operations, room intervention drills, small-team tactics, reflex firing, and close-quarters battle techniques, all designed to improve precision, speed, and effectiveness during counterterror operations.
Special emphasis was placed on amphibious drills, intelligence-led operations, real-time decision-making, and joint mission planning under dynamic operational conditions.
Both sides also rehearsed handling explosives, demolition techniques, and advanced fieldcraft, strengthening their capabilities to neutralize threats and secure sensitive areas.
The culmination exercise successfully validated all laid-down training objectives. Senior officers from both forces expressed satisfaction with the high level of proficiency and professionalism displayed by the participating contingents.
Exercise EKUVERIN reaffirmed the commitment of India and the Maldives to strengthening professional military cooperation and enhancing peace and security in the Indian Ocean region.
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