New Delhi, May 5:

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, the present commander in chief of the Western Naval Command, will take over as the navy chief from May 31, it was announced on Thursday.

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The defence ministry said the appointment was decided by the government on Thursday.

Lanba will succeed Admiral R.K. Dhowan. (IANS)