Turkiye earthquake: India launches ‘Operation Dost’ to save ‘maximum lives’

Monitor News Desk

New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will keep trying to save maximum lives under ‘Operation Dost’.

Responding to a tweet by MEA regarding the role that Indian team is playing in Turkiye, the Prime Minister tweeted :

“Our teams are working day and night as a part of ‘Operation Dost.’ They will keep giving their best to ensure maximum lives and property are saved. In this critical time, India stands firmly with the people of Türkiye.”

The Syrian Embassy in India has also issued an appeal seeking help. “Syria has been struck by a massive earthquake with 7.7 magnitudes on Richter scale, which led to hundreds of death and thousands of injuries. Many buildings collapsed and people are still trapped under the debris. The Syrian government mobilised all its forces to meet the challenges and reach to the affected victims, providing them with shelter and essential supplies,” it said in its appeal issued in a statement.

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