10 Times The Indian Armed Forces Went Beyond Borders To Help Those In Need

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10 Times The Indian Armed Forces Went Beyond Borders To Help Those In Need


ndia has a lot to be proud of. Be it our rich history, or the new technological developments, be it the invention of zero or experiments like Mars Orbiter Mission, we have come a long way. One fact that everyone should know about India is that it loves peace. India as a country is so selfless that it isn't only capable of protecting itself but also goes across borders to protect and fight for humanitarian causes. So far, India has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding 160,000 troops and a significant number of police personnel. Here are the times when Indians went out of their way to help other countries in need.



3. Recent Operation Maitri by India helped Nepal during the bad times of 2015 earthquake


The April 2015 Nepal earthquake left Nepal in a difficult stage. As Nepal's immediate neighbour, India was the first country to respond to the crisis, by providing relief within six to seven hours of the earthquake. The rescue team also involved Nepali ex-servicemen from India's Gurkha Regiments for guidance, relief and rescue.

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4. India was the first country to assist Sri Lanka during 2004 Tsunami

India was the first country to respond to Sri Lanka's request for assistance after the Tsunami in December 2004. The Army also evacuated 430 Sri Lankan nationals from Lebanon, first to Cyprus by Indian Navy ships and then to Delhi and Colombo by Air India flights.

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