NDRF: NDRF team returned to India after a successful operation from earthquake-affected Turkey, welcomed at Hindon Airport

Posted on 17th Feb 2023 by rohit kumar

Till now more than 41 thousand people have lost their lives due to the earthquake in Turkey-Syria. The NDRF team was also sent from India to help Turkey, which has now returned to the country. Let us tell you that this team also includes Dog Squad members Rambo and Honey. Apart from this, 47 members returned to India on Friday.

 

The team returned to India after 10 days of successful operation

In fact, within 24 hours of the earthquake in Turkey on February 6, India started Operation Dost in Turkey by sending NDRF teams. Jawans of the 8th Battalion of NDRF, who reached Turkey after the earthquake, saved many lives through their courageous actions. An NDRF team returned to India on Friday after running Operation Dost successfully for about 10 days. The first C-17 Globemaster aircraft of NDRF personnel reached Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad at 9:00 am.

 

India had sent help to the earthquake

Let us inform you that India has provided humanitarian assistance to Turkey affected by the powerful earthquake. An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft with over 50 NDRF personnel left for Turkey carrying relief material. This included specially trained dog squads along with necessary equipment, medical supplies, drilling machines, and other essential items.

 

The NDRF team was welcomed at the airport

The NDRF jawans who returned to India were warmly welcomed by the top NDRF officials at Hindon Air Force for making Operation Dost a success. NDRF personnel left for the battalion at Govindpuram after meeting Air Force officials from Hindon airport.

 

There was an earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6.

Let us tell you that on February 6 this month, the earthquake in Turkey and Syria caused huge devastation in both countries. According to the information, so far more than 41 thousand people have died due to this earthquake. At the same time, immediately after the earthquake, Prime Minister Modi tweeted and assured Turkey and Syria of help, and soon after that India started Operation Dost.

 

Also Read: Turkey Syria Earthquake: Relief work continues in Turkey and Syria, more than 40000 people have died so far

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