In a mission dubbed ‘Operation Cauvery,’ 278 Indian citizens were rescued from war-torn Sudan by INS ship. Sudan is currently experiencing conflict between the army and paramilitary forces, resulting in violence in various areas, including the capital, Khartoum. The Indian government named their plan to rescue their citizens in Sudan ‘Operation Cauvery,’ which involved Air Force aircraft stationed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and INS Sumeda Ship in Port Sudan. Yesterday, in the first phase of the operation, 278 Indians were transported from the Sudan port to Jeddah port via INS Sumeda Ship, where they are expected to return home via flights.
Following a request by countries such as the United States and Saudi Arabia, Sudanese military forces agreed to a ceasefire for three days to allow for the rescue of their citizens and to benefit the public.
A recent conflict broke out between the army and paramilitary forces in the North African country of Sudan. Violence broke out in many places, including the capital, Khartoum. Meanwhile, the central government has given the name ‘Operation Cauvery’ to the plan to rescue Indians stuck in Sudan.
Accordingly, two aircraft of our Air Force were stationed at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and INS, Sumeda Ship, Port Sudan, for the rescue of the Indians.
In this case, yesterday, through the ‘Operation Cauvery’ project, in the first phase, 278 Indians were brought from Sudan port to Jeddah port through INS, Sumeda ship. It is expected that they will return home through flights from there.
Ceasefire Again:
Countries including the United States and Saudi Arabia requested the Sudanese military forces to cooperate with the ceasefire in order to rescue their nationals and in the interest of the general public. Accepting this, the army forces agreed to cease fighting for three days.