Operation Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa set sail from Male to bring back 698 stranded Indian nationals
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Operation Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa set sail from Male to bring back 698 stranded Indian nationals
Last Updated : May 09 2020 | 7:06 AM IST
Male (Maldives), May 09 (ANI): Indian Navy Ship 'Jalashwa' has set sail from Male to bring back 698 stranded Indian nationals in Maldives amid the coronavirus lockdown. According to the Indian Navy, there are 19 pregnant women among the 698 Indian nationals being brought back from Maldives. This includes 595 males and 103 females on board the ship. According to the sources total number of 1800-2000 Indians will be evacuated from the Maldives by INS Jalashwa and INS Magar. Priority will be given to compelling cases such as medical, senior citizens, family emergencies and jobless.