India is sending search and rescue teams of National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and medical teams along with relief material to Turkey, where more than 600 people have been killed in a deadly earthquake.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) chaired by Dr PK Mishra, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Two NDRF teams comprising 100 personnel with specially trained dog squads and necessary equipment are set to be flown to the earthquake-hit areas for search and rescue operations, a statement from the PMO read.
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“Medical Teams are also being readied with trained doctors and paramedics with essential medicines. Relief material will be dispatched in coordination with the Government of Republic of Türkiye and Indian Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General office in Istanbul”, the PMO statement added.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi condoled the deaths in Turkey due to the devastating earthquake. “Deeply pained to learn that the devastating earthquake has also affected Syria. My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. We share the grief of Syrian people and remain committed to provide assistance and support in this difficult time”, the prime minister tweeted.
Over 600 people have been killed and thousands injured after a deadly earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck central Turkey and northwest Syria, collapsing buildings and triggering searches for survivors in the rubble.
