Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday took charge 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. Let us take a look at some of the images from the ceremony: 
The newly appointed Naval Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar hugs his mother during his charge taking ceremony at South Block, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) 
The newly appointed Naval Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar being welcomed by the outgoing Naval Chief Admiral Karambir Singh at South Block, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) -
Admiral Kumar’s sea command includes INS Nishank, missile corvette INS Kora and guided-missile Destroyer INS Ranvir. (PTI Photo)
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During his long and distinguished service spanning nearly 39 years, the Admiral has served in a variety of command, staff and instructional appointments. (PTI Photo)
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Admiral Kumar has undergone courses at the Naval War College, the US, Army War College, Mhow and Royal College of Defence Studies, the UK. (PTI Photo)
