Top defence chiefs paid respect at war memorial ahead of Navy Day on Dec 4
Ahead of Indian Navy Day, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar paid their respects at the National War Memorial by laying a wreath.
This Day is annually observed on December 4th to pay tribute to the courageous soldiers of the Indian Navy and to enhance civilian awareness about the vital role played by this force.
Why December 4?
On this day in 1971, the Indian Navy launched Operation Trident on Pakistan's Karachi Harbour, during which it deployed anti-ship missiles for the first time. As a matter of great pride, the Indian Navy suffered no losses while inflicting significant harm on Pakistan by destroying a minesweeper, cargo ship, and a destroyer. Since the Pakistani Air Force lacked the capability for night bombing, the Indian Navy targeted Karachi Harbor during the night at 10:30 pm, executing successive actions against each ship. This operation stands as one of the most successful naval operations worldwide since World War II. To commemorate the success of the Indian Navy, December 4 is celebrated as Indian Navy Day.
Celebration of Navy Day
The official press release of the Ministry of Defence said "The Indian Navy will display its operational prowess and capabilities through an 'Operational Demonstration' covering a spectrum of naval operations by ships and aircraft at the iconic Sindhudurg Fort on the western seaboard of India on December 4, 2023. The event, hosted by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be witnessed from the Tarkarli beach by senior Centre and State government officials, military dignitaries, and the local populace. The event aims to celebrate and glorify our rich maritime history and shed the colonial practices."
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The one who controls the sea is all powerfulIndian Navy to Conduct Operational Demonstration at Sindhudurg on #04Dec 2023, #NavyDay2023.
Witness the Warships, Aircraft & MARCOs display the operational prowess & capabilities of the #IndianNavy
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— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) November 29, 2023
It added "The event will witness participation of 20 warships along with 40 aircraft comprising MiG 29K and LCA Navy as major attraction along with combat beach reconnaissance and assault demo by the Marine Commandos of the Indian Navy."
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