Indian Navy decommissions INS Magar after 36 years of service
"INS Magar, the oldest Landing Ship Tank (Large) of the Indian Navy laid her oars on today after serving the nation for 36 years. A solemn decommissioning ceremony was held at Naval Base in Kochi. The ship commanded by Cdr Hemant V Salunkhe was decommissioned at a sunset ceremony held at Naval Base Kochi. Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi also Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command who also had been at the helm of the ship from 2005-06 were the Chief Guest for the ceremony," th...
Source: aninews.in