R&AW Secret Diary: Operation PNS Ghazi

Op Ghazi remains one of the most critical naval maneuvers of the 1971 war. This analysis reconstructs the mission to sink the INS Vikrant.
In December 1971, the Pakistan Navy deployed its most advanced submarine into the Bay of Bengal with a singular objective: neutralize the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. This breakdown examines the naval operations surrounding the deployment, specifically focusing on the submarine movements near Visakhapatnam and the strategic intent behind the mission. By reviewing the timeline of the encounter, we analyze the tactical risks taken during this high-stakes maritime engagement.