RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid tribute to the legendary bravery of the submarine Hangor, a symbol of Pakistan’s formidable maritime defence and sacrifice.
Hangor Day marks the historic events of December 9, 1971, when the Pakistan Navy submarine PNS Hangor sank the Indian Navy’s frigate INS Khukri and severely damaged INS Kirpan, delivering a decisive blow to Indian naval pride.
This remains one of the most remarkable submarine actions in naval history.
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid rich tribute to the crew of Hangor, stating that the submariners wrote a glorious chapter of courage that remains etched in the enemy’s memory.
He stated that Hangor Day is a symbol of the timeless bravery of submarine Hangor and Pakistan’s invincible defence.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, addressing the occasion, said that while upholding the glorious tradition of Hangor, eight state of the art Hangor class submarines will soon be inducted into the Pakistan Navy.
Admiral Ashraf reaffirmed that the Pakistan Navy, following its glorious traditions, is always prepared to defend the country and “bite the enemy’s teeth on every front.”
To mark the occasion, the Pakistan Navy has released a special documentary titled “Hadaf”. The film is based on the war diary of Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Tasneem, who commanded PNS Hangor during the 1971 operation.
The documentary highlights the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of Pakistan Navy submariners and serves as a tribute to their lasting legacy.
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