Indian Navy gets new base in Lakshadweep islands

Kavaratti(30.4.12):  In an effort to augment the security infrastructure at the strategically important Lakshadweep islands, a new naval base of the Indian Navy has been commissioned at Kavaratti today.INS Dweeprakshak, the latest Naval Base of Indian Navy was commissioned by Vice Admiral KN Sushil, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Naval Command. Vice Admiral KN Sushil said that the commissioning of a full fledged Naval Base was another milestone in the commitment of the Indian Navy to maintain effective coastal surveillance and defence capability. The Admiral also complimented the crew of the INS Dweeprakshak and exhorted them to do their utmost in the discharge of their responsibilities. He also informed the gathering that radar stations and other surveillance measures were in place for shipping traffic monitoring and intelligence gathering.