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unusual facts about INS ''Khurki''



Captain goes down with the ship

December 9, 1971: Mahendra Nath Mulla, the captain of the Indian frigate INS Khukri, went down with the ship after it was attacked by a submarine in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Indian Naval Air Arm

In the very next year (1961), INS Vikrant (formerly HMS Hercules) was acquired by the Indian Navy.

INS Vikrant played a major role in the successful Naval blockade of East Pakistan.

Mumbai Harbour

The Gateway of India with its jetty for Elephanta is the most important tourist destination, followed by the INS Vikrant maritime Museum.

Oyster Rock

The Maharashtra government had thought of anchoring the decommissioned INS Vikrant (now a naval museum) on this island.

PNS Ghazi

The Indian NHQ issued the statement few hours before the loss of INS Khurki, and prior to launch of Operation Python.

Southern Naval Command

It has its HQ in Kochi at INS Venduruthy, and is commanded by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief.


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