30-year-old Navy officer dies fighting fire onboard INS Vikramaditya

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 26 2019 | 9:36 PM IST

A 30-year-old Indian Navy officer died Friday while "bravely" fighting a fire onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya when it was entering the harbour in Karwar in Karnataka.

The Indian Navy said Lt Cdr DS Chauhan's "daring efforts" prevented the fire from causing major damage to the combat capability of the 44,500 tonne carrier.

Chauhan, who hails from Ratlam in Madhya Prtadesh, got married only last month. He is survived by his mother and wife.

"We salute his courage and sense of duty and will make every effort to ensure that his supreme sacrifice does not go in vain. We shall be with his family forever and at all times," Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said in his condolence message.

In a statement, the Navy said the fire was reported onboard INS Vikramaditya on Friday morning when the ship was entering the harbour in Karwar.

"The fire was brought under control by the ship's crew in a swift action preventing any serious damage affecting the ship's combat capability," it said.

A board of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.

Navy Spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said Chauhan laid down his life fighting the fire in a machinery compartment. "His daring effort prevented the fire from spreading and causing major damage to the combat capability of the carrier."

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First Published: Apr 26 2019 | 9:36 PM IST

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