Indian Submarine INS Karanj Docks at Colombo Ahead of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day

Colombo: Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj arrived at Sri Lankan port for an official visit ahe of country's Independence Day celebrations on Saturday. 

Following visit, Sri Lanka Navy extended a ceremonial welcome to Indian submarine, hering to all naval tritions. INS Karanj, a part of Kalvari class submarines, is 67.5 meters long and has a crew of 53 members. According to reports, INS Karanj is currently under command of Commander Arunabh. 

This visit holds particular significance for India-Sri Lanka bilateral ties, coming just before Sri Lanka's 76th National Day celebrations. Furrmore, visit, as per an official statement, has aim of deepening maritime relations between India and Sri Lanka. INS Vagir, anor Kalveri-class Indian submarine, h visited Colombo port back in June 19 and h also invited locals to explore vessel. 

Karanja's official visit will conclude on February 5. ditionally, statement proclaimed that visit is a representation of ongoing ‘cooperation and friendship’ between two nations.