Guwahati: On the first day of India’s “Operation Kaveri,” 278 stranded Indians were transported from Port Sudan to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia by the INS Sumedha.
In order to evacuate more Indian citizens to Jeddah, where they will be flown back to India, the administration said that it had dispatched another naval ship, the INS Teg.
Taking to Twitter, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote, “First batch of stranded Indians leave Sudan under #OperationKaveri. INS Sumedha with 278 people onboard departs Port Sudan for Jeddah.”
He further said, “INS Teg joins #OperationKaveri. Arrives at Port Sudan with additional officials and essential relief supplies for stranded Indians. Will boost ongoing evacuation efforts by Embassy Camp Office at Port Sudan.”
Meanwhile, the authorities has set up a control room in Jeddah to help evacuation efforts.