Indian maritime forces celebrated Navy Day on 4 December. The day marks the impeccable role of the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The Indian Navy plays an important role in securing the marine borders of the country as well as enhancing the international relations of India through the seaport.
Indian maritime forces celebrated Navy Day on 4 December. The day marks the impeccable role of the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The Indian Navy plays an important role in securing the marine borders of the country as well as enhancing the international relations of India through the seaport.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay their tributes to the Indian Navy.
Navy Day greetings to all valorous personnel of the Indian Navy and their families. India is grateful to our Navy for protecting the nation and the commendable role the Navy plays during disaster relief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 4, 2018
On Navy Day, my good wishes to all men and women of the Indian Navy. Nation is proud of your commitment to protecting our maritime frontiers, securing our trade routes, and providing assistance in times of humanitarian emergencies #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 4, 2018
In the attack in 1971, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels and ravaged the Karachi harbour fuel fields killing over 500 Pakistani Navy personnel.
The strength of the Indian Navy includes of 58,350 personnel, an aircraft carrier, a big transport dock, 15 frigates, 8 guided missile destroyers, 24 corvettes, 13 conventional submarines, 1 nuclear attack submarine, 30 patrol vessels, 7 mine countermeasure vessels including a variety of auxiliary ships
1. Navy personnel rehearse at Gateway of India
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Navy personnel rehearse for the Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony for the Navy Day celebration at the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Photo Credits: PTI
2. Indian Navy marine commandos
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Indian Navy marine commandos demonstrate their skills during the Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai.
Photo Credits: Reuters
3. INS Kochi
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INS Kochi is seen at Mumbai harbour during the Navy day celebration, in Mumbai.
Photo Credits: PTI
4. Indian Navy soldiers
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Indian Navy soldiers demonstrate their skills during Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai, India, December 4, 2018.
Photo Credits: Reuters
5. Commandos demonstrate their skills
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Indian Navy marine commandos demonstrate their skills during Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai, India, December 4, 2018.
Photo Credits: Reuters
