Litany of Shame

Since 2004, the Navy has lost one warship every two years, mostly due to negligence, causing a serious erosion in its capabilities

1990 INS ANDAMAN

Sinks after leak in Bay of Bengal. 15 crew die. Commanding Officer ( CO) court- martialled.

2004 INS A GRAY

Corvette sinks after faulty rocket explodes near it. CO court- martialled. Ship later rebuilt as patrol boat.

2006 INS PRAHAR

Amissile corvette, it sinks after night collision with merchant ship. CO court- martialled.

2011 INS VINDHYAGIRI

Frigate, drone control ship. Sinks after daytime collision with merchant ship. Inquiry in progress.

2013 INS SINDHURAKSHAK

Frontline submarine. Explodes and sinks in naval dockyard. 18 crew killed. Inquiry convened.