NEW DELHI: India on Saturday launched ‘Operation Brahma‘ following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar that claimed over 1000 lives.
Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared images on social media platform X, announcing that an Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief material—including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential medicines—landed in Yangon.
“Operation Brahma—India acts as a first responder to assist the people of Myanmar affected by yesterday’s massive earthquake. Our first tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material has landed in Yangon,” Jaiswal stated.
Earlier, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said, “India dispatches first tranche of urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar. @IAF_MCC C-130 is carrying blankets, tarpaulins, hygiene kits, sleeping bags, solar lamps, food packets, and kitchen sets.”
“A search and rescue team and medical team are also accompanying this flight. We will continue to monitor developments, and more aid will follow,” he added.
This come as day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expression of concern over the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand, and his assurance of India’s readiness to provide all possible assistance.
“Concerned by the situation in the wake of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and well-being of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance,” PM Modi said on X.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar said that it is coordinating the swift delivery of assistance and relief supplies with Myanmar authorities.
“Following yesterday’s devastating earthquake, we are coordinating the speedy delivery of assistance and relief supplies from India with Myanmar authorities. We are also in constant touch with the Indian community. Reiterate our emergency number for needy Indian nationals: +95-95419602,” the embassy posted on X.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in numerous casualties and prompting the country’s military junta to seek international assistance. The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 1,002, with over 2,000 people injured, according to the junta.
