INS Imphal: Rajnath Singh vows to pursue attackers, even from depths of seas

INS Imphal: Taking an action into the recent drone attack on Indian cargo such as 'MV Chem Pluto' in the Arabian Sea and the earlier attack on 'MV Sai Baba' in the Red Sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the INS Imphal is a shining example of 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence and a reflection of the commitment of the Indian Navy, MDL and all other stakeholders towards national security.

Highlighting the recent attacks, Defence Minister said, "Nowadays turbulence in the sea has increased a lot. India's growing economic and strategic power has filled some forces with jealousy and hatred. The Government of India has taken the recent drone attack on 'MV Chem Pluto' in the Arabian Sea and the earlier attack on 'MV Sai Baba' in the Red Sea very seriously. The Indian Navy has increased surveillance on the sea. Whoever has carried out this attack, we will find them even if it is from the seabed. Those behind these attacks would be brought to justice." 

#WATCH | Mumbai: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Commissioning Ceremony of ‘INS Imphal’ says, "Nowadays the turbulence in the sea has increased a bit. India's growing economic and strategic power has filled some forces with jealousy and hatred. The Government of India has… pic.twitter.com/qZokDW0kCu — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2023

The Defence Minister defined INS Imphal as a conglomeration of different strengths of the nation. "Brahmos Aerospace installed Brahmos missile on the ship.

Marking a significant leap in naval capabilities, India plays the role of being the net security provider in the entire Indian Ocean Region, and the Indian government will ensure that the maritime trade in this region rises from the sea to the heights of the sky.

Notably, Rajnath Singh was the chief guest at the commissioning of INS Imphal at the Naval Dockyard. The event was attended by Chief of Naval Staff R Hari Kumar, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, and other senior officers.

#WATCH | Mumbai: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Commissioning Ceremony of ‘INS Imphal’ says, "The induction of 'INS Imphal' into the Indian Navy shows India's self-reliance in the defence sector. This reflects the commitment of MDL and Navy towards national security, and… pic.twitter.com/3asBLNI5jB — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2023

About INS IMPHAL 

The INS Imphal is been completely conceptualised, designed and constructed in India, further affirming the larger goal of 'Make in India'. INS Imphal represents the third 'Visakhapatnam' class destroyer crafted indigenously by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. It has been named after IMPHAL, which represents the Glory of the Northeast. 

The 15B project under which INS IMPHAL comes includes the names of four big cities of the country, i.e. Visakhapatnam, Murmugaon, Imphal and Surat. INS IMPHAL itself comes under the Visakhapatnam class, representing South India. It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, which is in Mumbai, i.e. Western India. 

INS Imphal reflects India’s growing maritime power and the achievement solidifies its position as a cornerstone of India's naval prowess in safeguarding its maritime interests.

- With inputs from agencies 
 

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