Repatriation of Indian nationals stuck in Maldives
698 Indian nationals were evacuated via the country’s Navy Ship INS Jalashwa on Friday; a total of 1,800 individuals expected to be evacuated in the next two weeks under ‘’Operation Samudra Setu" translated to “Sea Bridge”.
High Commission officials being briefed on evacuation process. Photo: High Commission of India
Passengers complete procedures before being transported to Velana International Airport. Photo: High Commission of India
Maldivian officials clad in PPE to assist in evacuation process. Photo: High Commission of India
Passengers being transported to Velana International Airport for voyage back home. Photo: High Commission of India
Passengers arriving at collection points. Photo: High Commission of India
Passengers arriving at collection points, safety and social distancing norms were followed in the evacuation process. Photo: High Commission of India
Passengers at a collection point. Photo: Youth Minister
Officials await embarkation of passengers, MNDF officers also assisted in the evacuation process. Photo: High Commission of India
All safety and social distancing norms were followed in the evacuation process. Photo: High Commission of India
Indian Navy ship "INS Jalashwa" arrived in the Maldives on Thursday. Photo: High Commission of India
Customs officials that assisted in the evacuation process. Photo: Maldives Customs
Employees of Velana International Airport that assisted in the evacuation. Photo: Velana Airport
Passengers embark ship to return home. Photo: High Commission of India
"INS Jalashwa" set sail at around 10:20pm on Friday, and is expected to reach Cochin Port on May 10. Photo: High Commission of India