Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi reviewed the damage to the frigate INS Brahmaputra at Mumbai Naval Dockyard on Tuesday, two days after a fire broke out aboard the frontline warship its ‘listing’ on the port side. “The Navy Chief reviewed the sequence of events leading to the accident and the efforts undertaken to locate the missing sailor,” Navy Spokesperson said,
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) received a briefing on the actions taken to minimize the damage, the recovery plan, and the repairs needed to restore the ship’s functionality as soon as possible. According to the official, the CNS directed the Command and naval headquarters to initiate all necessary actions immediately to make INS Brahmaputra seaworthy and combat-ready.
Interacting with the crew of INS Brahmaputra, the CNS encouraged them to work towards the ship’s early operationalization in the true spirit of the Indian Navy.
The official informed that intensive diving operations have located the Leading Seaman Jitendra Singh’s body today.
“Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, and all personnel of the Indian Navy extend their deepest condolences to the family of Leading Seaman Jitendra Singh,” the statement stated.