Rajnath Singh inspects INS Taragiri during commissioning ceremony in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, on Friday inspected the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam.

The Defence Minister, earlier in the day, commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri, marking a significant enhancement to the Indian Navy's capabilities.

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials.

Addressing the event here, Singh described the commissioning as a step to "strengthen our Navy's power, values, and commitment.

"Highlighting the Navy's role, the Defence Minister stated, "Our Navy, whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Malacca Strait, continuously maintains its presence in the Indian Ocean.

Whenever any crisis arises, whether it is evacuation operations or providing humanitarian assistance, our Navy is always at the forefront. Our Navy is a symbol of India's values and commitment.

The commissioning of INS Taragiri will further strengthen our Navy's power, values, and commitment. "Singh emphasised the significance of the occasion, noting, "Today, state-of-the-art warship, 'Taragiri', is being commissioned into the Indian Navy.

The commissioning of Taragiri is a symbol of India's growing maritime power. On this occasion, I congratulate all fellow countrymen, including Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and the Indian Navy.