Anwar Baksh was carrying Pakistani soldiers disguised as labourers. Already suspicious of the vessel, Beas immediately despatched 18 of her bravest, under the leadership of Lt Cdr Bazaz, to board, apprehend & seize the vessel (2/n).
Photo of Pak MV which masqueraded as a Neutral
Lt Cdr Bazaz and his team fearlessly faced the threatening crew onboard and with their courage and professionalism, brought the situation under control. Anwar Baksh was brought to Sandheads and the crew taken as prisoners (3/n). #WeRemember #NavalLeadership #Reliving1971
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Fire reported onboard VLCC #MTNewDiamond off the coast of Sri Lanka. #IndianNavy ships Mission Deployed in the area, diverted to undertake rescue ops & render assistance.
Ops being carried out in close liaison with Sri Lanka Authorities. #RescueatSea #BridgesofFriendship
A team of around 400 persnl led by VAdm AK Chawla, FOCinC (S) kickstarted the endeavour by removing a considerable amount of plastic waste accumulated over the years in the Backbay channel, also called ‘Venduruthy channel' 2/n
The channel, connects to the Kollam-Kottapuram channel, and runs along the western side of the naval residential enclave of Katari Bagh 3/n