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Monday, August 04, 2014

INS Sindhurakshak CO likely to face court martial

INS SindhurakshakThe commanding officer of INS Sindhurakshak is likely to be tried by a court martial for alleged lapses that led to the sinking of the Russian-made Kilo-class submarine last year with 18 personnel onboard.

A navy source said the warship’s captain would face disciplinary action for fatal lapses in safety that led to the sinking of the 2,300-tonne fully-armed boat at a Mumbai harbour on August 14, 2013, barely seven months after it had undergone a Rs. 815-crore upgrade in Russia.

The punishment could range from loss of seniority, retirement benefits and even dismissal from service.

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