Rear Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, NM on Friday assumed the duties of Flag Officer Submarines from Rear Admiral S V Bokhare.
Rear Admiral Mahindru was commissioned on January 1,1985 and has served 27 years in the Submarine Arm.
He has commanded a conventional submarine, frigate and a destroyer prior assuming Command of nuclear submarine Arihant.
Whilst serving ashore, the officer commanded the Navy's Submarine Training Establishment and been a Director at Naval Headquarters.
He is an alumnus of prestigious College of Naval Warfare and has also completed the Staff Course in the United Kingdom.