Armies of India and Maldives Culminate Bilateral Exercise Ekuverin in Kerala

India and Maldives armies have concluded their two-week joint exercise Ekuverin in Kerala. The training focused on counter-insurgency and counter-terror operations, including cordon and search, close-quarter battles and amphibious drills. 

New Delhi: The armies of India and Maldives have concluded their bilateral exercise Ekuverin at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, marking the end of two weeks of intensive training focused on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist operations in contemporary operational environments.

The validation phase was witnessed by Major General RD Sharma from the Indian Army and Brigadier General Abdulla Ibrahim from the Maldivian side, along with observer delegations from both nations.

About joint exercise in Ekuverin

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-quarter battle techniques, all designed to improve precision, speed and effectiveness during counter-terror operations,” an official said.

He said that special emphasis was placed on amphibious drills, intelligence-led operations, real-time decision-making and joint mission planning under dynamic operational conditions.

“Both sides rehearsed handling of explosives, demolition techniques and advanced field craft, strengthening their capabilities to neutralise threats and secure sensitive areas.”

The culmination exercise successfully validated all laid-down training objectives.

Senior officers from both sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of proficiency and professionalism displayed by the participating contingents.

“Exercise Ekuverin reaffirmed the commitment of India and Maldives to strengthening professional military cooperation and enhancing peace and security in the Indian Ocean Region.”