New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI), IHQ of MoD (Army), on Tuesday announced the Indian Army has launched relief efforts for Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah, reaffirming India's regional commitment.

In a post on X, ADG PI stated that as part of the national commitment of "Neighbourhood First", the Indian Army is deploying an Integrated Task Force, described as a "high-readiness, self-contained composite #HADR contingent from the #Shatrujeet Brigade" to provide support in the cyclone-affected areas.

According to the post, the contingent aims "to provide critical relief, restore essential services and support families in Sri Lanka affected by #CycloneDitwah...