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Headline: Indian Navy Bolsters Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka Following Cyclone Ditwah
New Delhi, December 8, 2025 – The Indian Navy has significantly increased its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Four additional Indian Naval ships, INS Gharial, LCU 54, LCU 51, and LCU 57, have been deployed to deliver crucial relief materials to affected areas.
This deployment follows the initial support provided by INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri, and INS Sukanya, which included delivering supplies and conducting heli-borne search and rescue operations.
According to the Indian Navy, the three LCUs reached Colombo yesterday morning, December 7th, and handed over vital relief supplies to Sri Lankan authorities. INS Gharial is expected to arrive in Trincomalee today, continuing the humanitarian mission. The total relief supplies being transported amount to 1,000 tonnes.
“This deployment highlights the deep people-to-people ties between India and Sri Lanka and reaffirms the Indian Navy’s steadfast commitment to timely humanitarian assistance across the Indian Ocean Region,” said a statement released by the Indian Navy. Operation Sagar Bandhu underscores India’s commitment to providing immediate aid to its neighbors in times of crisis, solidifying its role as a key provider of humanitarian assistance in the region.
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