“INS Sutlej has already embarked with relief material and INS Sunayana will leave shortly”, sources said.
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INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel, will carry more relief material, Indian Navy officials said.
Kochi: India on Friday rushed two naval ships with relief materials to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka. He said: “My deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of lives in Sri Lanka due to the inclement weather”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the deaths and said India stands by to help the government and people of Sri Lanka.
Both the ships of the Southern Naval Command were made ready within six hours after directives were received.
“The ships, in addition to providing the relief material, would also be participating in the rescue and relief efforts”, Navy said.
Two Dornier aircraft are also standby at Kochi for any emergent requirement.
In the meeting, the officials assessed the quantity of relief material required.
“It will reach in the evening today carrying medical supplies, tarpaulins, tents, emergency lights consumables stores, and mobile toilets”.
The ministry is in constant touch with our High Commission for any additional logistical support that might be required, the statement added.
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Sri Lanka, located on the southern foot of the Indian sub-continent, has been slipping out of India’s watchful ties under China’s growing influence in the region. 63 people have been killed and 134 were missing following massive landslides and floods in Aranayake and Bulathkohupitiya areas.
