India's naval triumph in the 1971 war involved a strategic masterstroke. INS Rajput, acting as a decoy, tricked the Pakistani submarine Ghazi. This led to Ghazi's sinking near Visakhapatnam. INS Vikrant, operating from a secret location, launched devastating airstrikes. These strikes crippled Pakistan's supply lines and hastened their surrender. The victory marked a turning point for the Indian Navy.
