During his illustrious career spanning over 38 years, he has held several key operational, staff and yard appointments. He has also served in various capacities on the aircraft carrier INS Viraat and on the frontline warships INS Brahmaputra and INS Dunagiri.
Following the unfortunate incident of INS Brahmaputra in Naval Dockyard Mumbai, the body of the leading seaman, Sitendra Singh, who was missing, has been recovered after intensive diving operations on Wednesday.
Taking a strong view into the accident involving INS Brahmaputra warship, the Naval headquarters has ordered a detailed probe led by a Rear Admiral to determine the exact causes and establish accountability based on the inquiry report.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is scheduled to visit Mumbai today to review the situation after warship INS Brahmaputra got severely damaged in a fire incident.