Captain Sanjeev Agnihotri Takes Over as Officer-in-Charge of Naval Air Enclave Porbandar

Experienced helicopter pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor succeeds Capt Vivek Prasad during ceremonial parade.

Captain Sanjeev Agnihotri has assumed charge as Officer-in-Charge of Naval Air Enclave Porbandar during a ceremonial parade held at the Naval Air Enclave on May 18, 2026.

He took over the appointment from Captain Vivek Prasad.

An accomplished helicopter pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, Capt Sanjeev Agnihotri was commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 2003.

Prior to assuming command of Naval Air Enclave Porbandar, he served as Capt (IFR) during IFR-2026 at the Eastern Naval Command.

The change of command ceremony reflected the Indian Navy’s continued emphasis on operational professionalism, leadership transition, and strengthening naval aviation capabilities along the western seaboard.