More than 1600 deaths due to earthquake in Myanmar, India sent relief team for rescue operations

New Delhi: Myanmar has been shaken by strong earthquakes in the last two days. There was massive destruction after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday. Now earthquake tremors have been felt on Saturday as well. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 5.1 on Saturday afternoon. At the same time, India has sent a medical team force under ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide relief from the earthquake. The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar has reached 1644.

The situation remains serious after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. India has also shown solidarity with Myanmar by continuously showing readiness for relief and rescue work. India has expressed condolences and assured all possible help. India has deployed a special medical task force for relief and rescue operations under Operation Brahma.

A 118-member medical team led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill has been dispatched to Myanmar. This team is part of the Airborne Angels Task Force, which is trained to provide medical and surgical assistance during emergencies. Necessary medicines have been sent with the team. A 60-bed treatment center will be set up in earthquake-affected areas of Myanmar. Under which emergency services will be provided. Myanmar’s health system has been badly affected due to the earthquake. In such a situation, the medical treatment center will be of great help. So that relief work can be made more effective.

Helping Myanmar under the Neighborhood First Policy shows India’s commitment to this policy. India is helping the neighboring country in times of disaster with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. India’s Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with the Myanmar administration and operating this mission. Under this mission, India-Myanmar relations will be strengthened. This mission shows that India always stands with the neighboring countries during natural disasters and is ready to help in every possible way.