With the Crew

Indian President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, poses with the crew of INS Sindhurakshak on 13 February 2006 at the Vizag naval base. Standing in the foreground (second from left) is the then-incumbent Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Arun Prakash. Standing fifth from left is the commanding officer of INS Sindhurakshak, Commander Pravesh Singh Bisht. Standing sixth from left is the then-incumbent Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Sureesh Mehta (currently Admiral and Chief of Naval Staff).