New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said that besides safeguarding the country"s maritime security and protecting its interests in the sea, the navy also played a stellar role in managing the Covid-related crises."Indians remain grateful for your service," the president said, greeting all Navy personnel, veterans and their families on the Navy Day.The Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 every year to commemorate the force"s attack on the Karachi harbour during the 1971 India-Pakistan war."On Navy Day, greetings to all Navy personnel, veterans and their families. Besides safeguarding maritime security and protecting our interests in the sea, our Navy also played a stellar role in coping with the COVID-19 related crises. Indians remain grateful for your service," Kovind tweeted. PTI AKV AKV TIR TIR