Indian government working tirelessly to ensure safe evacuation of citizens from Sudan
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26-04-2023: The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the Army and paramilitary groups has put the lives of many Indian citizens in danger. In response, the Indian government has launched ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its citizens from the war-torn country. The operation is being carried out with the help of military planes and warships.
As part of the operation, 360 Indian citizens were flown out of Jeddah Airport to New Delhi on a flight. This marks a significant step in reuniting these Indian citizens with their families and ensuring their safety.
The Indian Navy has deployed its ships, including INS Teg and INS Sumedha, to Port Sudan to help evacuate Indian citizens. The INS Sumedha has already brought back 278 Indian citizens to Jeddah. The INS Tarkash is also in the area to provide assistance in the ongoing evacuation process.
Private carriers such as Indigo have also offered their services for charter flights from India to Jeddah for evacuation. The French Embassy in India has already evacuated some Indian citizens along with citizens of 27 other countries as part of its evacuation mission from Sudan.
The Indian government is working tirelessly to ensure the safe evacuation of its citizens from Sudan. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Sudan and ensure the safe return of all Indian citizens.
In conclusion, ‘Operation Kaveri’ is a critical rescue operation launched by the Indian government to evacuate its citizens from Sudan. The government is working relentlessly to ensure the safe evacuation of its citizens and is deploying all available resources to achieve this goal.
