Indian Air Force C-130 brings emergency relief supplies to Sri Lanka

An Indian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying urgently needed relief supplies for those displaced by the severe weather arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake at early this morning.

The consignment—consisting of hygiene kits and other essential items provided by the Government of India—was officially handed over to the Indian High Commission in Colombo by Counsellor (Development Cooperation) Maitrey Kulkarni, Assistant Defence Adviser Lt. Col. Mandeep Singh Negi, and a team of Indian Air Force officers.

Sri Lanka Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, along with several senior Air Force officers, was present to receive the aid.