INS KHUKRI MEMORIAL

INS Khukri is the memorial site of the Indian Naval Ship that sank during the Indo-Pak War of 1971. When Pakistan fired torpedo shots on December 9, 1971, destroying the submarine and eventually resulting in the sinking of the ship with 18 officers and 176 sailors on board.

The memorial was set up in 1999 to commemorate all the martyrs including the commanding officer of INS Khukri, Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla. It is a stark reminder of the sacrifice made by the crew since they had an option to surrender, but the Captain chose to sink the ship instead of succumbing to the enemy. For this courageous act, Captain Mahendra was also honoured with the Mahavir Chakra. Today, a scale model of the INS Khukri sits atop a hill, edged in a glass case facing the sea. It has become a significant tourist attraction in Diu due to its monumental account.

Location- Near Chakratirth Beach, Diu, Daman and Diu 362520

Price- No entry fee

Timing- 6 AM - 6 PM

Best Time to Visit - October - February