INS Airavat, deployed by the Indian Navy for operation ‘Samudra Setu, entered Tuticorin harbour on Monday, with 198 Indian nationals embarked from Male, Maldives. Thus far Indian Navy has brought back 2,386 Indian citizens from the Maldives to India. The embarkation of Indian nationals was facilitated by the Indian Mission in Maldives. Personnel were embarked onboard after carrying out requisite medical screening. Covidrelated safety protocols were also strictly adhered to during the sea-passage.
The evacuees were received by local authorities at Tuticorin and arrangements were in place for speedy disembarkation, health screening, immigration and transportation of the evacuees. With this evacuation, the Indian Navy has repatriated 3,305 Indian nationals from Maldives, Sri Lanka and Iran during the ongoing pandemic.
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