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[[File:Former Indian Navy chiefs with Admiral Robin K. Dhowan at the Conclave of Chiefs 2015.jpg|thumb|Ramdas (3rd from right) with former chiefs and Admiral Robin K. Dhowan at the Conclave of Chiefs, 2015]] | [[File:Former Indian Navy chiefs with Admiral Robin K. Dhowan at the Conclave of Chiefs 2015.jpg|thumb|Ramdas (3rd from right) with former chiefs and Admiral Robin K. Dhowan at the Conclave of Chiefs, 2015]] | ||
During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], as part of the newly-formed Eastern Fleet, whilst in command of [[INS Beas (1958)|INS Beas]], Admiral Ramdas took part in the most effective naval blockade of [[East Pakistan]] which frustrated Pakistan's attempt to evacuate 93,000 of their troops who eventually surrendered to the Indian Forces. INS ''Beas'' also captured a large number of ships carrying contraband to East Pakistan, bombarded [[Cox's Bazar]] and took part in the landing and other operations in an area which had been mined. He was awarded the [[Vir Chakra]]. He later commanded a Patrol Vessel Squadron in the Indian Navy. | During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], as part of the newly-formed Eastern Fleet, whilst in command of [[INS Beas (1958)|INS Beas]], Admiral Ramdas took part in the most effective naval blockade of [[East Pakistan]] which frustrated Pakistan's attempt to evacuate 93,000 of their troops who eventually surrendered to the Indian Forces. INS ''Beas'' also captured a large number of ships carrying contraband to East Pakistan, bombarded [[Cox's Bazar]] and took part in the landing and other operations in an area which had been mined. He was awarded the [[Vir Chakra]]. He later commanded a Patrol Vessel Squadron in the Indian Navy. | ||