India conducts two-day coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach 01/24' near Lakshadweep Islands, involving multiple agencies.

India's two-day coastal security exercise, 'Sagar Kavach 01/24', took place near Lakshadweep Islands, involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs, and other agencies. The exercise aimed to validate coastal security mechanisms against asymmetric threats from the sea, enhance preparedness, response mechanisms, and improve coordination among stakeholders.