India-Maldives Row: Indian Navy to commission INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep's Minicoy islands | Oneindia

The Indian Navy is set to enhance its operational capabilities with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at the Minicoy islands in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, marking a significant advancement in bolstering security infrastructure in the broader area. Against the backdrop of its strategic significance, the commissioning ceremony, overseen by Chief of the Naval Staff Adm R Hari Kumar on March 6, 2024, marks the dawn of a new era in naval operations. The establishment of Naval Detachment Minicoy in the early 1980s, under the operational command of the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Lakshadweep), underscores India's steadfast commitment to enhancing maritime security in the region.

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