Mangalore: Indian Coast Guard Demonstrates Search and Rescue Activities
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Mangalore, Feb 2:The Indian Coast Guard gave a spectacular demonstration of its various activities in the deep sea as part of their 44th Anniversary Day Celebrations on Saturday, February 2.
Indian Coast Guard ships Vivek, Savitri Bhai Phule, Kasturba Gandhi and Anni Besant participated in this demonstration. Meanwhile, 'Chetak' the Indian fleet helicopter led the search and rescue operation. Among other displays were also the pistol firing, light machine gun firing, heavy machine gun firing and overtaking of ships .
Manoj Bhatkar, Coast Guard Karnataka Headquarters Commandant, Commandant G S Ralhi and other senior Coast Guard officers were present on this occasion. More than 500 government staff, family members of the Coast Guard personnel and media persons were present for this programme.