New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- The Indian Navy successfully concluded the biannual joint Exercise Jal Prahar, a joint amphibious exercise conducted in close coordination with the Indian Army, according to a release.

The exercise aimed to validate and enhance inter-service synergy, operational planning and execution in amphibious operations along India's eastern seaboard.

The exercise was conducted in two phases. The Harbour Phase (16-20 Sep) at Visakhapatnam focused on the induction and integration of army troops onboard INS Gharial. This included onboard training, safety briefings, orientation towards a mariner's life, sports and interactions sessions to foster camaraderie, the release stated.

The Sea Phase (21-23 Sep) witnessed the execution...