He gave away the last life jacket on board – his own – to a young sailor and said, "Go on, save yourselves, do not worry about me." The most poignant moment for those who survived was the sight of the 45-year-old Capt Mahendra Nath Mulla on the bridge, puffing his cigarette as the ship went down. Embracing the best of naval tradition which says "A Captain goes down with his ship" , Mulla chose not to save himself. (excerpt from Times of India) Capt. Mahendra Nath Mulla #indiannvy #indopakwar1971 #independenceday
