Navy has role as security provider in Indian Ocean region: ENC

: Emphasising on transition to mission-based deployment, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Karambir Singh Saturday said the Navy had the additional responsibility as a stabilising force and as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean region.

Speaking after reviewing the ceremonial parade on the occasion of Republic Day here, he reminded everyone of the sacrifices of the men and women who laid down their lives in the freedom struggle.

Karambir Singh complimented the units of ENC for maintaining a high tempo of operations meeting all challenges on the eastern seaboard and displaying outstanding professionalism in conduct of several important exercises during the last one year.

He also highlighted the need by each member to maintain professional competence to ensure combat effectiveness and prolonged deployments.

The Admiral also reminded the men and women on parade of the fragile security situation in our region emanating from terrorism and ..