President Attends Navy Day Celebrations At Puri

BHUBANESWAR: President of India and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, witnesses Navy’s operational prowess and capabilities through an 'Operational Demonstration' that covered many facets of naval operations by ships, submarines, aircraft, marine commandos and Indian Army personnel at the pristine Blue Flag Beach at Puri on Tuesday.

The Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day annually on December 4 to commemorate Operation Trident the audacious attack on Karachi harbour during the Indo-Pak War in 1971.

The Op Demo aimed to bring focus to the Navy's rich maritime history and demonstrated the valour and courage of its personnel and their resolve to safeguard national maritime interests Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow.

The Op Demo saw the participation of 15 warships, aircraft comprising MiG 29K and MH 60R, along with combat beach reconnaissance by the Marine Commandos of the Indian Navy. Other major attractions included performances by the Naval Band, Continuity Drill, and Horn Pipe Dance by SCC Cadets. The event culminated with the illumination of ships at anchorage followed by a Laser and Drone show at the beach.