NewzVille Desk
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar took charge as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff in New Delhi today.
He succeeded Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan. After assuming office, he paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, followed by a guard of honour at South Block in the national capital.
Before taking over as Vice Chief, he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, where he played a key role in strengthening operational coordination and jointness among the three armed services.
