Two C-17 carrying 66 tonnes of aid: How India mobilised its army to help quake-hit Venezuela | TheBriefWire
Two C-17 carrying 66 tonnes of aid: How India mobilised its army to help quake-hit Venezuela
Published 1 July 2026 ยท india
India swiftly dispatched a 41-member medical team and 66 tonnes of aid to Venezuela following a devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Amistad'. The team, equipped with
India swiftly dispatched a 41-member medical team and 66 tonnes of aid to Venezuela following a devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Amistad'. The team, equipped with advanced medical technology like BHISHM cubes, is providing critical emergency and surgical care. This rapid deployment highlights the Indian armed forces' capability in international disaster relief efforts, earning praise from Prime Minister Modi and gratitude from Venezuelan survivors.
Published: July 1, 2026 โข 1:39 PM IST ยท Updated: July 1, 2026 โข 2:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India swiftly dispatched a 41-member medical team and 66 tonnes of aid to Venezuela following a devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Amistad'.
The team, equipped with advanced medical technology like BHISHM cubes, is providing critical emergency and surgical care.
This rapid deployment highlights the Indian armed forces' capability in international disaster relief efforts, earning praise from Prime Minister Modi and gratitude from Venezuelan survivors.