Sindhurakshak brought out of water after lengthy salvage operation

Submarine INS Sindhurakshak, on which 18 sailors were killed after it sank due to "internal explosions" at the Mumbai naval dockyard last August, has finally been fished out of water in the complex salvage operation underway since February.

"The Kilo-class submarine, on a special pontoon, was brought to the dry dock on Monday. After forensic and other examination of the vessel now, the pending board of inquiry (BoI) can be completed to establish the exact cause that led to the mishap," said an officer.

On August 14 last year, INS Sindhurakshak had been fully-loaded with 18 missiles and torpedoes in the armament compartment towards its nose since it was to head for a long patrol.

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