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Guwahati Updates: Operation Sindhu Shields 4,429 Indians 🇮🇳
Turns out, the Indian government went all-in with a bold mission called Operation Sindhu in summer 2025. This mission was an epic rescue operation, aiming to bring back Indians trapped in danger zones during Israel and Iran's heated military showdown.
The situation got critical when a few Indian medical students in Iran got injured due to missile strikes, escalating the urgency of evacuation. Even with the conflict raging on, the Iranian authorities collaborated with Indian authorities, helping to get Indian citizens out of harm's way.
Here's the skinny on Operation Sindhu:
First Phase: Operation Sindhu 1.0 (June 17-19, 2025): Trapped Indian students in northern Iran were escorted by security forces to the Armenian border during this phase. They safely crossed the border, reached an airport in Yerevan, and boarded a special flight that touched down in New Delhi early June 19.
Second Phase: Operation Sindhu 2.0 (continuing the following days): Numerous special flights left Mashhad, Iran, bound for New Delhi. For instance, on June 24, 292 Indians jumped on a morning flight, followed by another flight with 281 Indians and some neighbors later that day. By June 27, around 2,576 Indians had been brought home from Iran alone.
Third Phase: Operation Sindhu 3.0 (starting June 23): Collaboration was established through Indian embassies in Tel Aviv, Ramallah, Amman, and Cairo for the Israel phase. Indians were moved across borders to Jordan and Egypt before being flown back home via military C-17 aircraft. By late June, over 600 Indians had been saved from Israel and nearby areas.
Total Rescued: Operation Sindhu's final tally: over 4,400 Indian nationals had been safely returned home.
Top-Notch Cooperation: Diplomatic coordination among Indian embassies worldwide, assistance from foreign governments (looking at you, Iran, Armenia, Jordan, and Egypt), and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs' tireless efforts enabled Operation Sindhu's successful execution. Indian ministers even met the returning evacuees at the New Delhi airport, emphasizing the government's commitment to citizen safety.
Mission Accomplished: Operation Sindhu wrapped up with the safe return of thousands of Indians from conflict zones, demonstrating solid crisis management and international diplomatic engagement under tense wartime conditions. Cheers to that! 🥳🎉
During this tumultuous period, foreign policy and legislation played a crucial role in the execution of Operation Sindhu, a mission aimed at rescuing Indians trapped in conflict zones during the Israel-Iran war. The operation, comprising three distinct phases, not only required careful politics but also received substantial support from various general news outlets to keep the public informed.
