India has granted rapid clearance for Pakistan’s aid flight carrying relief supplies to Sri Lanka, rejecting claims in Pakistani media that it had denied permission. The request for overflight was submitted at around 1300 IST on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Indian officials processed the request in just four hours, officially granting clearance at 1730 IST.
Authorities emphasized that the permission was purely humanitarian, provided despite Pakistan maintaining a ban on Indian airlines using its airspace. Officials described the media claims of refusal as “baseless and misleading.”
Sri Lanka has been severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with at least 334 confirmed deaths and widespread flooding in the capital, Colombo. India has been actively assisting under Operation Sagar Bandhu, sending a total of 53 tons of relief material.
Indian Navy and Air Force resources have been deployed, including 9.5 tons of emergency rations, 31.5 tons of tents, blankets, hygiene kits, ready-to-eat food, medicines, surgical equipment, and two BHISHM cubes. India has also dispatched 80 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force for search and rescue operations, and a five-member medical team to provide on-site training.
This swift clearance highlights India’s commitment to humanitarian aid in the region, supporting relief efforts amid one of Sri Lanka’s most severe natural disasters.
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