President’s Standard to be awarded to 22 Killer Squadron

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Category : Awards Published on: December 06 2021

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The 22nd ‘Missile Vessel Squadron’, widely known as the Killer Squadron, will receive the President's Standard at a ceremonial ceremony on December 8 at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
During the 1971 conflict, the Indian Navy's 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron targeted Karachi harbour and sank Pakistani Navy ships.
The President's Standard is the highest honour awarded on a military unit by the Supreme Commander in acknowledgment of its contribution to the country.
On May 27, 1951, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's then-President, presented the Indian Navy with the President's Colours.

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President’s Standard to be awarded to 22 Killer Squadron