India intensifies 'Operation Amistad' relief efforts in quake-hit Venezuela as death toll rises

India has significantly increased its humanitarian assistance to Venezuela under 'Operation Amistad' as the death toll from recent devastating earthquakes continues to rise. The Indian Embassy in Venezuela announced on X that the operation is providing a "healing touch" to those affected. The mission involves deploying a 41-member rescue team, an Indian Army Field Hospital, and substantial amounts of relief supplies and medicines. Two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft transported 30 tonnes of relief supplies, 6 tonnes of medicines, and two BHISHM Cube portable hospitals to bolster rescue and relief operations.

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Operation Amistad India has intensified its efforts for disaster relief in Venezuela with a healing touch to those affected by the earthquake.

Indian rescue and medical teams are working closely with Venezuelan authorities. They are providing emergency medical care, conducting search and rescue operations, and delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to affected communities. The Indian Embassy in Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica also highlighted India's commitment, stating, "India Stands With Venezuela! India continues to stand as a trusted first responder in times of crisis." The initiative is guided by the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' emphasizing India's commitment to supporting Venezuela during this difficult period.

Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed India's assistance, noting the establishment of a comprehensive field hospital in Caracas. This facility, equipped with advanced modular medical centers and substantial medical supplies, offers trauma, surgery, dentistry, laboratory, and X-ray services. The opening was overseen by local officials and the Indian Ambassador, with 41 healthcare professionals on site. The ministry described the initiative as a significant contribution that strengthens international humanitarian response and eases pressure on Venezuela's hospital network.

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India Stands With Venezuela! India continues to stand as a trusted first responder in times of crisis.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the earthquakes has reportedly climbed to 1,719, with at least 22,619 people affected and 5,034 injured. According to reports, 189 of the 855 damaged buildings have completely collapsed. Since the earthquakes struck on June 24, approximately 609 aftershocks have been recorded.

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India has set up a comprehensive field hospital in Caracas to treat victims of the June 24 earthquakes.