September 8, a golden chapter in Pakistan’s rich naval history

September 8, marks a golden chapter in Pakistan’s rich naval history a source of inspiration and pride for future generations.

Every year Navy Day is observed to pay tribute to the martyrs and ghazis.

On the night of 7th and 8th of September 1965, a Flotilla comprising of seven major warships of Pakistan Navy, in a daring operation code named ‘SOMNATH’, bombarded Indian port of Dwarka.

The swift and precise action destroyed important shore installations including Indian radar station and a radio beacon directing Indian Air Force Bombers for attacks on Karachi shattering the Indian pride.

Pakistan Navy is celebrating #PakNavyDay to commemorate heroic achievements during 1965 war. Attack on Indian Radar Station at Dwarka by PN Ships (Ops Somnath) & confinement of IN Fleet in harbours due to fear of PN S/M GHAZI are glorious reminiscences of daring PN Operations. pic.twitter.com/YolrSQ3lau

— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) September 8, 2021

The Day is also in commemoration of PN lone Submarine Ghazi’s historic achievement in 1965 which reigned supreme and remained unchallenged at sea throughout the war.

Meanwhile, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi in his message on occasion of Navy Day said 8th September is a glorious reminiscence of the nation’s history celebrated every year to acknowledge the sacrifices, spirit and iconic contributions of the Naval heroes who embodied determination, courage and valour during the 1965 War.

Message from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on the occasion of Pakistan Navy Day 08 September 2021 #PakNavyDay #یوم_بحریہ pic.twitter.com/RLB1H5jT35

— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) September 8, 2021