Naval officer dies fighting fire onboard INS Vikramaditya

In Karnataka, a fire incident onboard INS Vikramaditya claimed the life of a naval officer when the ship was entering the harbour at Karwar.

Swift action by the crew brought the fire under control without affecting the ship’s combat capability. 

However, Lt Cdr D S



Chauhan who bravely led the firefighting efforts suffered the loss of consciousness due to smoke. 

He was immediately evacuated to the Naval Hospital at Karwar, but could not be revived. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the incident.