Patriotic fervour marks ENC’s I-Day fete

Visakhapatnam: A ceremonial parade was held with patriotic fervour at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day celebrations in Vizag on Thursday. The parade comprised marching contingents of naval personnel, Defence Security Corps, and Sea Cadet Corps.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, inspected the 50-men armed guard and reviewed the parade.
He congratulated all personnel for their commitment towards various operations carried out by the Sunrise Command, including anti-piracy operations and the conduct of Milan-2024, the largest ever multilateral maritime exercise by our nation.
He highlighted the various exercises that are lined up in the next few months including the Malabar exercise in October and Op-Demo in December.
Meanwhile, Vice Admiral G Srinivasan, Director General Naval Projects, placed a wreath at the 'Victory at Sea' memorial located at RK Beach, Vizag city.
This solemn event was held to honour the sacrifices made by our naval heroes and to celebrate the enduring spirit of India’s independence. The ceremony was marked by a 50-men Guard of Honour, as a token of respect.