In Karnataka, a fire incident onboard INS Vikramaditya claimed the life of a naval officer when the ship was entering the harbour at Karwar this morning.

Swift action by the crew brought the fire under control without affecting the ship’s combat capability.

However, Lt Cdr D S Chauhan who bravely led the firefighting efforts suffered the loss of consciousness due to smoke.

He was immediately evacuated to the Naval Hospital at Karwar, but could not be revived. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the incident.