New Delhi, Dec 2 :
The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, on Monday highlighted Operation Sindoor, an ongoing military operation. He highlighted the strategic role played by the Indian Navy, including the deployment of a carrier battle group in the northern Arabian Sea, which influenced Pakistan’s naval movements.The Navy’s deployment of a carrier battle group in the northern Arabian Sea influenced Pakistan’s naval movements, keeping them close to their ports.While speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Adm. Dinesh K Tripathi said, “…It is an operation which still remains in progress, and therefore, many operational details cannot be put out in the open domain for obvious reasons… It is also in the open domain… The aggressive posturing and the immediate actions we took, including the deployment of a carrier battle group in the northern Arabian Sea, forced the Pakistan Navy to remain in its ports and airports, or close to the Makran coast, and it never ventured out. So that was the role which the Navy played, and it has also been reported that the Navy were ready to do what was demanded. We also noticed a noticeable effect on the Pakistani economy during those four to five days… “The Navy’s deployment of a carrier battle group in the northern Arabian Sea influenced Pakistan’s naval movements, keeping them close to their ports.The operation led to Pakistan’s Navy staying close to its ports, and there were noticeable economic impacts, including shipping companies avoiding Pakistani ports and increased insurance premiums.Admiral Tripathi emphasised that while some details remain classified, the Navy’s readiness and actions contributed to the outcomes.”Many major shipping companies worldwide began avoiding Pakistani ports. There was an increase in insurance premiums for ships going to Pakistan ports, which led to a reduction in the number of merchant ships willing to take the risk,” he added.Admiral Tripathi’s comments provide insight into the operation’s objectives and outcomes, showcasing the Navy’s role in India’s strategic posture.Admiral Tripathi assured that the Indian Navy is maintaining the operational tempo and ensuring that maritime domain awareness is complete after Operation Sindoor. The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, on Tuesday addressed concerns about Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean Region, emphasising the Indian Navy’s vigilance, asserting that there is “no need for concern.”Tripathi assured that the Indian Navy is aware of all activities, not just those involving China, and takes appropriate action as per government directions. He emphasised awareness over concern, highlighting the Navy’s capabilities.Addressing the press conference in Delhi ahead of Navy Day, Admiral Tripathi said, “The planet is covered by 71% water, and in international waters beyond 200 nautical miles, anybody is free to go anywhere. The Indian Navy is aware of all activities and not just China. We take appropriate action as per the government’s directions. There is no need to be concerned.”Meanwhile, on Sunday, on reports claiming a delay in an Indian missile test due to the presence of a Chinese spy vessel, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said that he was not fully aware of the specifics of the matter, adding that such claims could also be “somebody’s figment of imagination.””I am not fully aware of the specifics of this. This could also be somebody’s figment of imagination, maybe planted. But in the past, we have noticed the appearance of survey ships and satellite-tracking ships in our area of interest, and we sometimes had to recalibrate our own activities. This is happening worldwide. This is a normal practice that happens in all parts of the world,” Admiral Tripathi said.On modernisation efforts, Admiral Tripathi mentioned efforts to compress timelines for the four LPDs (Landing Platform Docks) and progress on the NUH (Naval Utility Helicopter) project, with clearance for 60 choppers through HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited).”For the 4 LPDs, we are taking steps to compress timelines and everything. One of the reforms is that we can do things in parallel. For the NUH, we have got clearance for 60 choppers through HAL,” he added.Earlier today, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi extended advance greetings for Navy Day, observed on December 4 to commemorate India’s decisive 1971 strikes on Karachi. This year’s Navy Day celebration will take place on December 3 at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with the President of India presiding over the operational demonstration.
