New Delhi: Rescue operations continue after the devastation in Turkey and Syria devastating earthquake In which more than 20,000 people lost their lives. India is assisting Turkey in its relief efforts. The Indian Army has deployed disaster relief teams and set up a field hospital to help victims of the natural disaster. Amidst the sad news of loss and mourning, a heart-warming picture of a Turkish woman kissing an Indian female soldier on the cheek to thank her has surfaced. The warm gesture by the Turkish woman shows her compassion for people beyond borders and her gratitude for India’s help during the humanitarian crisis.
Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) shared the picture on Twitter with the caption, “We care.”
We care#Indian Army#turkey pic.twitter.com/WoV3NhOYap– ADG PI – Indian Army (@adgpi) February 9, 2023
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that an army field hospital has been set up in Turkey under India’s ‘Operation Dost’. He also shared pictures of the hospital.
The Army Field Hospital in Iskenderun, Hatay, Türkiye has started functioning with medical, surgical and emergency wards running; X-Ray Lab and Medical Store. @adgpi The team will work 24×7 to provide relief to the affected people.#OperationDost https://t.co/D9ATv2rfAV pic.twitter.com/zFFI85t2sGDr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 9, 2023
Jaishankar on Thursday said that the sixth aircraft from India has reached Turkey carrying rescue personnel, essential supplies and medical equipment for earthquake relief efforts. The sixth flight is carrying more rescue teams, dog squads and essential medicines for the quake-hit country.
The death toll in the deadly Turkey-Siri earthquake has risen to at least 21,051, news agency CNN quoted officials as saying on Friday. According to Turkey’s Vice President Fuat Oktay, at least 17,674 people have died and 72,879 people have been injured in Turkey on Thursday. In contrast, according to the White Helmets civilian rescue organization in Syria, at least 3,377 persons were killed, including 2,030 in rebel-held areas in the northwest and 1,347 in government-controlled areas, as reported by Syrian state media. it was done.
(with agency inputs)