NEW DELHI: A naval officer died on Friday after a fire broke out onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya while it was entering harbour in Karnataka's Karwar.

Lt Cdr DS Chauhan, who led the firefighting efforts in the affected compartment, lost consciousness due to the smoke and fumes from the blaze.

The officer was immediately rushed to the Naval Hospital at Karwar for medical attention but could not be revived, the Navy said in a statement.

The fire was later brought under control by the ship’s crew which managed to prevent any serious damage to the ship’s combat capability.

The Navy has ordered a Board of Inquiry to probe the incident.



In Video: Lt CDR DS Chauhan dies in fire fighting efforts onboard INS Vikramaditya