Admiral Hari Kumar takes charge as new Navy chief

New Delhi : Admiral R Hari Kumar has been appointed as the new chief of the Indian Navy after incumbent Admiral Karambir Singh retired from service.

Admiral Kumar was serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command before taking the reins of the force.

Born on April 12, 1962, Admiral Kumar was commissioned on January 1, 1983, into the executive branch of the Indian Navy.

During his long 39 years of service to Indian Navy, he has served in various roles. Admiral Kumar’s sea command includes INS Nishank, missile corvette INS Kora and guided-missile Destroyer INS Ranvir.

He also commanded the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Viraat.

The Admiral also served as Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet.

He has been decorated with the Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM), the Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishist Seva Medal(VSM).