Navy celebrates 48th HANGOR day at PMM

A graceful ceremony was organized by Pakistan Navy at Pakistan Maritime Museum to commemorate 48th HANGOR day and to pay homage to our heroes. Every year, 9th December is celebrated in Pakistan Navy as HANGOR Day to commemorate the historic event of sinking of Indian Navy Frigate KHUKRI and severely damaging another Indian Navy Ship KIRPAN by Pakistan Navy Submarine HANGOR in 1971 war. The remarkable naval action took place few miles South East off 'Diu Head' on west coast of India. HANGOR submarine remained underwater for a long time and successfully returned harbour on 13 December 1971 after completion of mission. The event is distinguished in naval history as being the first successful kill by a submarine since WW-II. In recognition of their courage, the valiant crew of HANGOR was decorated with 04 x Sitara-e-Jurrat, 06 x Tamgha-e-Jurrats and 14 x lmtiaziAsnad.