A unique tribute under the deep sea to INS Khukri.
The Indian Navy on Saturday, 11 Feb 2023, paid a unique tribute in eternal gratitude to the ultimate sacrifice of the brave INS Khukri and her crew by laying wreaths underwater at the final resting place of the ship that was lost in the 1971war.
Named after the curved battle dagger of the indomitable Gorkhas, thr Khukri sank on the night of 9th De 1971 with 18 officers and 176 sailors, including the Commanding Officer, Captain Mahendra Nath Mullah, who stayed courageously on the Bridge as the ship went down. The gallant Captain was later awarded the Mahavir Chakra posthumously. The ship and her fearless crew now lie at a depth of approximately 80 m, about 100 nautical miles off Diu.
On Saturday, 11 Feb 2023, the navy paid them through a poignant reunion as deep sea divers of Diving Support Ship, INS Nireekshak, placed three wreaths on the Khukri; one on behalf of the survivors and families of those lost, the second on behalf of all the ranks of the Indian Navy and the third on behalf of the Operational Commander, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.
Khukri continues to live and forever inspire a grateful nation and her Armed Forces.
Tailpiece.
Our day began at 2 AM, the chores and were ready by a half past 5. Kannan (Visakh) reached us by a quarter to 5 and we set off for the airport. There was an apprehension as to whether we'd reach by 7, which we eventually did.
Suresh and Supriya were our co-passengers from Kochi!
The transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 - at Bombay - sapped our energy.
Eventually reached Jaipur by about a half past 10. The evening was spent with RK Singh and Usha.
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