As India’s relief efforts continue in Sri Lanka, the Indian Army has treated over 1,250 people at its field hospital, conducted major emergency surgeries, and deployed three Bailey Bridges to support recovery after cyclone Ditwah. The bridges aim to restore critical connectivity and accelerate relief operations in the hardest-hit areas.
In a post on X, the Army’s ADGPI said, “The Indian Army’s Field Hospital has treated over 1,250 people so far, including five major emergency surgeries. Three Bailey Bridges have been inducted into Sri Lanka. Locations for their construction have been identified in coordination with local authorities to support relief and connectivity restoration.”
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the field hospital and met the medical team, thanking India for its rapid response and crucial medical support to affected communities.
Earlier, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared that the 4th C-17 aircraft, carrying about 55 tonnes of Bailey Bridge units, a JCB, and 13 engineer personnel, arrived in Colombo to bolster ongoing relief operations.
The High Commission of India in Colombo confirmed that the field hospital was set up to provide urgent, life-saving medical assistance to residents affected by the cyclone.
These efforts are part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, India’s sustained humanitarian assistance program in Sri Lanka, which includes coordinated rescue, medical, and relief operations to help communities recover from the widespread damage caused by the cyclone.
The Indian Army’s swift deployment of medical teams, engineering units, and equipment highlights the close cooperation between India and Sri Lanka in responding to natural disasters and ensuring timely support to affected populations.
