Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 7 (ANI): As India’s rescue and relief operations continue in Sri Lanka, the Indian Army said its field hospital has treated over 1,250 people, performed five major emergency surgeries and helped induct three Bailey Bridges to speed relief and restore connectivity after cyclone Ditwah.
The ADGPI posted on X that suitable locations have been identified in coordination with the Sri Lankan administration for construction of the Bailey Bridges. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the field hospital, met the medical team and thanked India for its swift response and critical medical care to affected communities.
https://x.com/adgpi/status/1997553333817528491?s=20
Earlier, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote on X that the fourth C-17 aircraft — the third carrying Bailey Bridge units — arrived in Colombo carrying about 55 tonnes of Bailey Bridge stores, a JCB and 13 personnel from the Engineer Corps.
India has continued to deploy critical equipment while expanding medical assistance on the ground. The High Commission of India in Colombo said the facility is being established to deliver urgent, life‑saving medical assistance to affected residents.
These efforts form part of India’s sustained humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, involving coordinated rescue, medical and relief operations. (ANI)
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