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In Photos: Change of Command ceremony held at INS Shikra in Mumbai

Updated On: 30 May, 2026 01:36 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A ceremonial Change of Command parade was held at INS Shikra in Colaba, Mumbai, on Friday as Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. (Pics/Atul Kamble)

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Ceremonial parade held for change of command at Western Naval Command. (Pics/ Atul Kamble)

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Ceremonial parade held for change of command at Western Naval Command. (Pics/ Atul Kamble)
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as FOC-in-C (West), succeeding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

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Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as FOC-in-C (West), succeeding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

The Change of Guard ceremony is a military tradition whose origins are lost in antiquity

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The Change of Guard ceremony is a military tradition whose origins are lost in antiquity

From time immemorial, guards and sentries at palaces, forts and defense establishments change periodically to enable a fresh body of troops to take charge

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From time immemorial, guards and sentries at palaces, forts and defense establishments change periodically to enable a fresh body of troops to take charge

The Change of Guard ceremony is held every Saturday at 7.00 am

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The Change of Guard ceremony is held every Saturday at 7.00 am

Before assuming charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Sanjay Vatsayan served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command

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Before assuming charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Sanjay Vatsayan served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command

During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening operational coordination, integration and jointness among the three armed forces.

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During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening operational coordination, integration and jointness among the three armed forces.

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