Vice Admiral Girish Luthra took over the reins of Western Naval Command (WNC) as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) on 30 May 16 from Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba at a ceremonial parade held at INS Shikra. Later in the day, officers of the Western Naval Command accorded Vice Admiral Lanba a warm send off, with the traditional ‘Pulling Out’ ceremony. Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba will take over as the Chief of Naval Staff tomorrow.
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba addressing the personnel on parade prior to handing over the charge of Western Naval Command. Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western Naval Command in the background.
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba receiving the farewell salute by the parade.
Vice Admiral Girish Luthra taking over charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief WNC.
Vice Admiral Girish Luthra taking over charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief WNC.
Vice Admiral Girish Luthra taking over charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief WNC.
Vice Admiral Girish Luthra taking over charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief WNC.