INS Sindhurakshak catches fire after explosion
Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhurakshak catches fire after explosion
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INS Sindhurakshak catches fire after explosionThe blast was first heard ashore by deputy chief of Mumbai's fire office P.S. Rahandale, who was on leave and attending a private engagement near the Gateway of India promenade. He immediately alerted the fire brigade and other emergency services. -
INS Sindhurakshak catches fire after explosionAccording to sources in the Ministry of Defence, early reports said the explosion happened in the armament chamber of the fully-armed submarine, which carried heavy weight torpedos and "Klub" anti-shipping and land attack missiles.
Seen here, the general view of the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. -
INS Sindhurakshak catches fire after explosionIn February 2010, the INS Sindhurakshak also suffered a fire while docked in Visakhapatnam city in southern India, killing a 24-year-old sailor and leaving two others with burns. Seen here, the entrance of the naval dockyard. -
INS Sindhurakshak catches fire after explosionINS Sindhurakshak is a kilo-class submarine which normally operates with a crew of 53 people and can sail on its own for 45 days, the Indian navy website says.
Seen here, a file pic showing INS Sindhurakshak soon after it was refurbished. -
INS Sindhurakshak catches fire after explosionThe Indian Navy needs at least 20 submarines, has been aiming for more than 30, but has only 14, including the Sindhurakshak and the INS Sindhuratna which was docked close by and has reportedly sustained some damage in the explosion on board the other vessel.
A general view of vessels is seen inside the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
