India readies 3 warships for Gulf evacuations

April 29, 2020 10:52

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The Indian Navy is readying its warship INS Jalashwa and two Magar class amphibious warships for evacuating Indian citizens from Gulf countries, if required. While the INS Jalashwa is based out of Visakhapatnam, the Magar class warships are on the western seaboard. The warships are on standby mode and would be ready to move after the orders are issued, say government sources to ANI.

Most of the people who will be evacuated from Gulf countries belong to the southern states. They will be quarantined for the mandatory 14-day period. The government of Kerala has received several representations from various groups in Gulf countries who are keen to return. Enough facilities have been set up to take in these people who are expected to return, the Kerala government has said.

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