India to Replace Military Personnel with Technical Staff in Maldives

• India has announced the replacement of military personnel operating aviation platforms in the Maldives with competent Indian technical personnel. This decision comes after negotiations between Indian and Maldivian authorities, with the latter expressing a clear demand for the withdrawal of Indian troops.
• First Aircraft Replacement: Indian technical personnel will replace military personnel in one aircraft by March 10.
• Remaining Aircraft Replacement: Replacement of military personnel in the other two aircraft will be completed by May 10.
• President Muizzu officially requested India to withdraw its troops, emphasizing the desire for prompt action.
• Approximately 80 Indian military personnel are stationed in the Maldives to operate helicopters and a Dornier plane for medical evacuation and search and rescue missions.

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Published date : 15 Feb 2024 04:15PM