Operation Dost: PM Modi interacts with NDRF personnel involved in rescue ops in Türkiye and Syria
Post the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which hit Turkey’s southeast and neighbouring Syria on February 6, killing more than 30,000 people and leaving more than a million homeless, India launched Operation Dost to extend assistance to the two countries by sending relief materials in collaboration with the Indian Army.
PM Modi praises ‘Operation Dost’ heroes for showcasing India’s ‘amazing strength’ to World
Emphasising the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, Modi, while interacting with the Indian human assistance and disaster relief teams said that the country is proud of the services of the professionals of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other organisations involved in Operation Dost. During their relief efforts, these professionals earned respect from the locals like when they rescued two girls aged six and eight buried under the debris for days.
PM Narendra Modi interacts with NDRF and other personnel involved in ‘Operation Dost’ in Türkiye and Syria
The PM also expressed his admiration for the dog squad. Romio and Julie, members of the NDRF’s dog squad were crucial in finding six-year-old Nasreen under tonnes of debris. Modi said, “Our dog squad members showed amazing strength. The country is proud of you. Our culture has taught us ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We consider the whole world as one family. When a member of the family is in trouble, it is India’s duty to help.”
Under Operation Dost, India sent relief materials to Turkiye, a mobile hospital, and specialised search and rescue teams. 250 Army personnel were also deployed in the worst-hit areas of Turkiye and Syria. Specialised equipment and other relief materials weighing over 135 tonnes too reached Turkey.
