New Delhi, April 1 (H.S.): The Indian Army's 118-member Airborne Angels team has established a 200-bed hospital for earthquake victims in Mandalay, Myanmar, designed to handle serious surgery and provide patient care. This team, which departed from Agra, is fully prepared to provide emergency medical care to those affected by the devastating earthquake. On the very first day, on Tuesday, the Chief Minister of Mandalay, Myo Aung, visited the field hospital.

Following the earthquake in Myanmar, India has intensified its operation 'Brahma' through all three armed forces. The 118-member Airborne Angels team from the Shatrujeet Brigade was airlifted from Agra to Mandalay on Monday using the Air Force's C-17 heavy lift aircraft. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Jagmeet Gill, the team successfully established the 200-bed facility upon arrival, equipped for serious surgery and inpatient care. The Chief Minister of Mandalay, Myo Aung, expressed gratitude towards the Indian Army after visiting the field hospital today.

The army has reported that in response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, a special medical task force has been deployed as part of Operation Brahma to provide immediate humanitarian assistance. The army stated that this mission is initiated in line with India's 'Neighbour First' policy and the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' standing in solidarity with friend countries during times of crisis. This team will assist in providing first aid and emergency medical services to the people of Myanmar.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar