Port Blair, Feb 8: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC accompanied by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) visited ANC establishments in the Southern Group of Islands. During this visit, the CNS inaugurated Naval Communication Network (NCN) Centre at INS Baaz and INS Kardip which would further enhance the op capability of the ANC. The CNS during the interaction with troops at Campbell Bay and Kamorta lauded efforts of ANC personnel towards protecting national interests.

Earlier, on 07 Feb, the CNS visited Vijay Baugh and laid foundation stone for sailors accommodation in presence of CINCAN and senior leadership of HQ ANC. CNS also inaugurated the Precision Approach Radar (PAR) at INS Utkrosh. This facility will enable highly accurate horizontal and vertical guidance to land an aircraft safely in low visibility conditions, such as heavy rain, fog, etc.