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Visit of INS Shalki to Colombo

August 3, 2024 Photo(s): By PIB
Indian Navy's submarine INS Shalki, is in Colombo, Sri Lanka on a two day visit. The submarine was accorded a ceremonial reception by the Sri Lanka Navy.

Indian Navy's submarine INS Shalki, is in Colombo, Sri Lanka on a two day visit. The submarine was accorded a ceremonial reception by the Sri Lanka Navy on August 2, 2024.

During the visit, the Commanding Officer is scheduled to call on the Commander of the Western Naval Area Rear Admiral WDCU Kumarasinghe, followed by visit and briefing of Sri Lanka Navy personnel onboard. Personnel from High Commission of India in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Defence Forces are also scheduled to visit the submarine.

INS Shalki is a Shishumar class diesel-electric submarine, commissioned into the Indian Navy on February 7, 1992. This is the first ever submarine to be built in India.

Earlier, Kalvari class submarines INS Karanj and INS Vagir had visited Colombo in February 2024 and June 2023 (to celebrate International Day of Yoga).