Reliving 1971 War: Operation Trident, the first missile attack on Karachi harbour

New Delhi: On this day, 49years ago, one of the most audacious naval operations was undertaken since the Second World War – the attack on Karachi port by India’s Killer Squadron 25.

Navy Day is celebrated to commemorate the Indian Navy’s daring attack on Karachi, and for its overall participation and contribution in the war. The Navy of 1971 was determined to inflict maximum damage on the enemy and win! As PM Gandhi’s letter mentioned, ‘the skill of our Fleet has made a singular contribution to the success of the war on both fronts.

Operation Trident resulted in the first use of anti-ship missiles in the region, as well as the first sinking of naval vessels during hostilities in the region since World War II. India celebrates its Navy Day annually on 4 December to mark this operation.

#Reliving1971#WeRemember #Operation #Trident, the first missile attack on #Karachi harbour, on the night of 04/05 Dec 1971, by Indian Naval Ships Kiltan, Katchall, Nipat, Nirghat & Veer.
This Operation was a watershed in ingenuity & strategic thinking by the #IndianNavy… (1/n) pic.twitter.com/iXz3frOyua

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 12, 2020

#Reliving1971#Operation #Trident
The missile boats were towed by the bigger ships to a position south of #Karachi – something unthinkable even by those who had built these boats. The crew carried out all Tactical Communication in Russian. Their objective ⬇️(2/n).#NavalArchives pic.twitter.com/bpFKy1rTfc

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 12, 2020

#Reliving1971#Operation #Trident#IndianNavy‘s maiden missile-boat operation saw #INSNirghat draw First Blood – targetting Pak Destroyer Khyber, #INSVeer hit Pak Minesweeper Muhafiz & Subsequent attacks set Karachi ablaze… (3/n).#NavalArchives pic.twitter.com/LPZ2dQXjxc

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 13, 2020