Navy Squadron That Sunk Pak Warships In 1971 War To Get Rare Honour

This year also marks 50 years of inception of the Missile Vessel Squadron of the Navy, also known as the ''Killers'

The Indian Navy's 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron that bombed the Karachi Port and sunk Pakistan Navy's vessels in the 1971 war will receive the President's Standard, a rare honour for its distinguished service, from President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, the Navy said. #SwarnimVijayVarsh#NavyWeek2021The Hon'ble President of India, will award the President's Standard to the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron, aka the #KillersSquadron at a ceremonial parade to be held at Naval Dockyard #Mumbai on 08 Dec 21.Details: https://t.co/uPbBucCoFKpic.twitter.com/W5BXTjlmXj

This year also marks 50 years of inception of the Missile Vessel Squadron, also known as the ''Killers'', which over the past five decades has maintained the capability of delivering a credible offensive punch from the sea, a Navy official said today.

Based in Mumbai, the Missile Vessel Squadron has participated in Operation Vijay, Operation Parakram and most recently, during the heightened security state following the Pulwama attack, it was deployed within striking distance off the Pakistan coast.

"The ships in this squadron have the ability to move swiftly and are missile-ready. Their deployment also acts as a deterrent," said an official posted in the squadron.