RAdm Sanjay Mahindru takes over as Flag Officer Submarines

RAdm Sanjay Mahindru takes over as Flag Officer Submarines

The incoming and outgoing Flag Officer Submarines

Rear Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, NM has assumed the duties of Flag Officer Submarines from Rear Admiral SV Bokhare on 25 September 2015. Rear Admiral Mahindru was commissioned on 01 January 85, and has served 27 years in the Submarine Arm. He has commanded a conventional submarine, frigate and a destroyer prior assuming Command of nuclear submarine Arihant. Whilst serving ashore, the officer commanded the Navy's Submarine Training Establishment and been a Director at Naval Headquarters. He is an alumnus of prestigious College of Naval Warfare and has also completed the Staff Course in the United Kingdom.

Rear Admiral Sanjay Mahindru meeting the officers of Submarine Headquarters before taking over as FOSM

Rear Admiral SV Bhokare handing over the traditional baton to Rear Admiral Sanjay Mahindru