New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that two Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant took off for conducting rescue operations in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.

Jaishankar added that the helicopters had Sri Lanka Air Force personnel onboard.

In a post on X, he said, "Operation Sagar Bandhu: Two Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant took off for Search and Rescue Operations with Sri Lankan personnel onboard."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1994692800752095500?s=20

The Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka said that under the Neighbourhood First policy, India sent two aircraft carrying 20+ tonnes of relief supplies.

"Operation Sagar Bandhu standing strong with the people of Sri Lanka! Two aircraft...