This is the first time the joint doctrine on amphibious warfare of the armed forces, which was formulated last year, was put into practice with its full scope.
As a precursor to the present operation, a tri-service landing operation, 'Triveni', was conducted at Lakshadweep Islands early last month, they added.
The ten terrorists, who attacked Mumbai on November 26, had hijacked an Indian fishing trawler, Kuber, which belonged to Porbandar, to reach the financial capital.
Image: Indian Army's T-72 tank in action.
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