Turkey earthquake: An Indian national on a business trip to Turkey is missing after Monday’s massive earthquake, while 10 Indians are also stranded in different parts of the country but are safe, the government informed on Wednesday. At least 10,000 people have died so far in the disaster that has wreaked havoc in the two countries.
“There are 10 people who are stranded in some remote parts of the affected area but they are safe. We have one Indian national missing who was on a business trip to Malta from Turkey. And he could not be traced for the last two days Is.” We are in touch with his family and company in Bengaluru, said Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs.
In the midst of the disaster, India has extended a helping hand to Turkey and Syria. Under #OperationDost, India is providing material, medicine assistance to affected countries.
Many rescue teams have also been sent from India to the earthquake affected countries. Welcoming India’s help, Turkey has said that a friend who is useful in need is a true friend.
Speaking on New Delhi’s help to disaster-hit countries, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India stands for humanity.
Verma said, “We are following the G20 mantra of ‘one earth, one family, one future’. Sanctions do not include such humanitarian aid. We have sent 6 tons of medical aid to Syria.” Humanitarian aid will be affected.
“The first team left at 3 am yesterday and landed at 11 am. The second team landed at 8 pm. A total of 7 vehicles, 101 rescuers – including 5 women rescuers and 4 sniffer dogs. These teams are. NDRF Director General Atul Karwal said , is already in operation.
“The first team landed at Adana airport and the second was diverted to Urfa because of congestion in Adana,” Karval said. They are both gathering in Nurdagi, which is in Gaziantep province, one of the worst affected areas. There is one.”
“The requisition of a third team was sent to us. It was being prepared in Varanasi and was airlifted and brought to Delhi today. I met them at the Hindon airport. Over the next few hours, they brought 51 rescuers, a canine complement And will depart with 4.” vehicle,” he said.
“We have more teams in reserve as we do not know how many more teams will be needed. The damage is widespread over a very large area and we are ready to provide any additional teams that India can provide to Turkey at this time. could.” of distress,” Karwal said.
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