Six warships reach city

KOCHI: As many as six warships of Indian Navy’s Western Fleet sailed to Kochi on Monday on a routine deployment. Rear Admiral Girish Luthra, flag officer commanding Western fleet, embarked on his flagship INS Mysore saluted the flag of Vice-Admiral K N Sushil, by firing gun salutes as the ships entered the harbour. Other ships in company include INS Mumbai, INS Talwar, INS Trishul, INS Betwa and INS Brahmaputra. The ships will depart from Kochi on Tuesday and visit Lakshadweep islands. The ships will  call on the islands of Kavaratti, Amini and Kadmat on Wednesday and hold medical camps for the benefit of the islanders.