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IN PHOTOS: IAF deploys C-130, IL-76 aircraft to extend aid to Sri Lanka

Updated On: 29 November, 2025 06:29 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The Indian Air Force has deployed two transport aircraft -- C-130 and IL-76 -- carrying paramilitary personnel and relief material as part of India's humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. (Pics/PTI)

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The Indian Air Force has deployed two transport aircraft -- C-130 and IL-76 -- carrying paramilitary personnel and relief material as part of India's humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. (Pics/PTI)

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The Indian Air Force has deployed two transport aircraft -- C-130 and IL-76 -- carrying paramilitary personnel and relief material as part of India's humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. (Pics/PTI)
<p>Indian Air Force launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka in its hour of crisis in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Air Force launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka in its hour of crisis in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah 

<p>"Reaffirming the spirit of Neighbourhood first, India stands firmly with Sri Lanka in this hour of need," the IAF said&nbsp;</p>

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"Reaffirming the spirit of Neighbourhood first, India stands firmly with Sri Lanka in this hour of need," the IAF said 

<p>INS Vikrant's two Chetak helicopters with Sri Lankan Air Force personnel on board take off for search and rescue operations as part of 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka&nbsp;</p>

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INS Vikrant's two Chetak helicopters with Sri Lankan Air Force personnel on board take off for search and rescue operations as part of 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka 

<p>The Indian Air Force promptly deployed one C-130 and one IL-76 from Hindan Air Base on the night of 28/29 Nov 2025, airlifting 21 tonnes of relief material along with over 80 NDRF personnel and 8 Tonnes of equipment to Colombo</p>

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The Indian Air Force promptly deployed one C-130 and one IL-76 from Hindan Air Base on the night of 28/29 Nov 2025, airlifting 21 tonnes of relief material along with over 80 NDRF personnel and 8 Tonnes of equipment to Colombo

<p>Essential rations and critical supplies have been delivered to support affected communities in Sri Lanka&nbsp;</p>

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Essential rations and critical supplies have been delivered to support affected communities in Sri Lanka 

<p>Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the first tranche of relief materials were handed after the consignments were transported by Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frontline ship INS Udaigiri&nbsp;</p>

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Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the first tranche of relief materials were handed after the consignments were transported by Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frontline ship INS Udaigiri 

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