New Delhi : The Indian Air Force will bring back 1,500 stranded Indians from thee earthquake-hit Nepal on Sunday, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said.
“We brought back around 500 people yesterday (Saturday), today (Sunday) we will be evacuating 1,500 Indians from Nepal,” Parrikar told reporters on the sidelines of defence investiture ceremony here.
The minister said the air force is carrying relief material that includes ready to eat food, tents, water and medicines.
Along with other aircrafts, 10 helicopters will fly to Nepal, including small choppers to ease landing at difficult places.