Operation Samudra Setu – INS Jalashwa Arrives at Tuticorin with Indian Citizens Embarked from Sri Lanka
INS Jalashwa, deployed by the Indian Navy for “Operation Samudra Setu”, entered Tuticorin harbor on 02 June 2020 with 685 Indian nationals evacuated from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The embarkation of Indian nationals was facilitated by the Indian Mission in Sri Lanka. Personnel was embarked onboard after carrying out requisite medical screening. COVID related safety protocols were also strictly adhered to during the sea-passage.
The evacuees were received by local authorities at Tuticorin and arrangements were in place for speedy disembarkation, health screening, immigration, and transportation of the evacuees.
With this evacuation, the Indian Navy has now repatriated 2173 Indian nationals from Maldives (1488) and Sri Lanka (685) during the ongoing pandemic.
INS Jalashwa would now be proceeding to the Maldives for repatriation of approximately 700 Indian nationals on 05 June 2020.
Anupreet Singh: