India Launches 'Operation Brahma' to Aid Myanmar After Devastating Earthquake
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 29, 2025 |
| Event | Major earthquake strikes Myanmar |
| Casualties | Over 1,000 (unconfirmed), rising to 1,644 as of latest updates |
| Operation Launched | Operation Brahma (India's emergency relief mission) |
| Indian Assistance | Humanitarian aid, search and rescue, medical support |
| IAF Deployment | C-130 aircraft from Hindon Airbase to Yangon, more flights follow |
| Field Hospital | Deployed from Agra with 118 personnel, led by Lt. Col. J. Gill |
| Naval Support | 4 naval ships with 50 tonnes of relief material |
| Indian Nationals | No casualties among 50,000-60,000 Indians in Myanmar |
| Coordination | Efforts coordinated through the Government of Myanmar |
| Challenges | Divided control (Junta vs. EAOs), logistical hurdles |