Ongoing Medical Assistance Under Operation Brahma
Mandalay [Myanmar], April 2 (ANI): The Indian Army’s Field Hospital under Operation Brahma continues to provide life-saving medical assistance in Myanmar’s Mandalay.
As of Wednesday evening, 145 patients have been treated, with 34 admitted for further care. The medical team has conducted 550 laboratory investigations, 33 X-rays, and five surgeries, ensuring comprehensive treatment for all cases, according to the Indian Army’s release.
With no discharges yet, the hospital remains fully operational, delivering “round-the-clock” medical assistance and reinforcing the “Indian Army’s commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster relief,” the release said.
Operation Brahma: India’s Relief Mission in Myanmar
India launched Operation Brahma to provide essential support, including Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and medical assistance, following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.
In addition to the Indian Army’s efforts, the Indian Embassy in Yangon and the Consulate General of India are also actively engaged in relief efforts in Mandalay.
NDRF’s Search and Rescue Operations
Earlier in the day, Deputy Team Leader of the NDRF Search and Rescue operation team in Myanmar, NDRF Deputy Commander Kunal Tiwari, told ANI, “Our team has a total of 80 members. We have four canines and heavy equipment for rigging, lifting, cutting, and bridging. Our team is fully equipped.”
He acknowledged the challenges but affirmed their readiness to overcome them. Speaking about the recovery of mortal remains after the earthquake, he said that the team is trained in dead body management and explained the process.
Myanmar’s Local Support for India’s Relief Efforts
Tiwari highlighted the support extended by Myanmar’s locals, stating, “As India has taken one step forward to help Myanmar, so have the people of Myanmar taken two steps forward with us. Wherever we go, we get their full support. This strong bond between Myanmar and India allows us to carry forward with our work.”
“Even in this time of distress, they have given us a warm welcome, utmost respect, and honored us. This is so commendable that I cannot put it into words,” he added.
Safety Measures Amid Aftershocks
Addressing concerns about aftershocks, Tiwari emphasized that “safety first” is their primary principle. “We are all trained for it. We have proper PPE, which provides local protection. Before starting any work, we mark the escape route properly, designate a safe zone, and inform the safety officer,” he said.
He noted that the Indian team adheres to international safety standards. Explaining operational details, he shared that Mandalay city has been divided into four sectors—Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta—with India assigned the Delta sector, which suffered the most damage from the earthquake. Out of the 15 sites allotted, India has attended to 11.
Gratitude from Myanmar Locals
Speaking to ANI, Hussain, a local from Myanmar, expressed gratitude for India’s relief efforts. “We got a great sense of relief when you came. You (Indians) are very hardworking people. We are very happy and at peace. We have benefited a lot from the arrival of NDRF. May God shower blessings upon India and its leadership,” he said. (ANI)
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