RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid tribute to the immortal valour of PNS Hangor on Hangor Day.
He stated that Hangor Day is a symbol of the timeless bravery of submarine Hangor and Pakistan’s invincible defence.
“On 9 December 1971, the crew of Hangor wrote a glorious chapter of sacrifice and courage that remains etched on the enemy’s mind even today,” the CDF said.
He added that in 1971, the Pakistan Navy proved an impregnable wall of lead for the enemy at sea and today it stands as an iron fortress guarding the country’s maritime frontiers.
“This day reminds us that Pakistan desires peace but possesses an unwavering resolve to defend its sovereignty and motherland,” Field Marshal Asim Munir remarked.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, addressing the occasion, said that while upholding the glorious tradition of Hangor, eight state-of-the-art Hangor-class submarines will soon be inducted into the Pakistan Navy.
“The Pakistan Navy, just as in its illustrious past, remains ever ready today to break the enemy’s teeth on every front,” the Naval Chief declared.
On Hangor Day, the Pakistan Navy also released a special documentary film titled “Hadaf”. The film is based on the war diary of PNS Hangor’s Commanding Officer, Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Tasnim.
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PN Submarine HANGOR Dec 9, 1971
On this day, PN Submarine HANGOR created history by sinking INS KHUKRI and crippling INS KIRPAN, the first submarine engagement against a warship post WW-II and the only successful attack by a conventional submarine in modern history.
The moment remains etched in the annals of our naval history and a ghastly reminder for the enemy. It was not just a tactical victory but also a strategic demonstration of Pakistan Navy’s resolve to counter aggression and defend our maritime frontiers against all odds.
This day stands as a reminder of the courage, perseverance and devotion of the HANGOR crew. Their remarkable achievement symbolizes ALLAH SWT’s blessings and reflects the highest standards of professionalism, dedication and equanimity. The inspirational role and valour of our veteran submariners created a proud historical legacy for our submarine service which continues to enrich our precious heritage.
Pakistan Navy places special emphasis on our sub-surface offensive capability and our ongoing submarine acquisition programme with China bears testimony to this vision. The induction of eight HANGOR Class submarines will give a formidable boost to our offensive punch and provide operational flexibility to Pakistan Navy.
As we celebrate our triumph, let us also not forget the Shuhada of PNS/M GHAZI, who sacrificed their lives for the defence of their motherland. Pakistan Navy will continue to draw inspiration from their ultimate sacrifice as well as exemplary feat of PNS/M HANGOR.
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