India's humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. (Pics/PTI)
Indian Air Force launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka in its hour of crisis in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah
"Reaffirming the spirit of Neighbourhood first, India stands firmly with Sri Lanka in this hour of need," the IAF said
INS Vikrant's two Chetak helicopters with Sri Lankan Air Force personnel on board take off for search and rescue operations as part of 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
The Indian Air Force promptly deployed one C-130 and one IL-76 from Hindan Air Base on the night of 28/29 Nov 2025, airlifting 21 tonnes of relief material along with over 80 NDRF personnel and 8 Tonnes of equipment to Colombo
Essential rations and critical supplies have been delivered to support affected communities in Sri Lanka
Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the first tranche of relief materials were handed after the consignments were transported by Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frontline ship INS Udaigiri
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