Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:22am on 21 Aug 2025,Thursday India Global
Bhanu Attri, a 39-year-old from Himachal Pradesh, has become the first Hindu and non-Christian chaplain in the British Royal Navy. Attri grew up in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, before moving to the UK, where he served as a Hindu priest in London. He completed tough naval training, including survival exercises and time aboard HMS Iron Duke, before graduating from Britannia Royal Naval College. As a chaplain, he will provide spiritual support and conduct Hindu prayers for personnel. His appointment has been welcomed by the Hindu Council UK and praised by Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as a proud moment for India. (PC: X)
