Turkish Woman Hugs And Kisses Indian Army Woman Soldier In Gratitude

A heartwarming image of a Turkish woman hugging and kissing an Indian Army woman personnel on the cheek during the rescue and relief work in Turkey's earthquake has gone viral on social media.

The image was shared by the official Twitter handle of the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) of the Indian Army. "We care," read the caption.

Turkish Woman Hugs Indian Army Soldier

The beautiful picture posted on Thursday has gained more than 769,500 views, more than 19,000 likes, and 3,254 retweets in less than 24 hours.

"This picture is worth 1,000 words. Gratitude is well depicted in this picture. My chest swells with pride, being a proud Indian. This is what we are—humanity personified," read a tweet. "The biggest religion in the world is humanity," another user commented.

Indian Army Rescues 6-Year-Old Girl

On Thursday, an Indian rescue team pulled out a 6-year-old girl who had been stuck inside the debris for over three days in Turkey. The girl, identified as Nasreen, was shifted to the 16 Parafield Hospital of the Indian Army.

According to the camp doctor, Nasreen’s condition wasn’t stable when she was brought in. Her left foot was injured in the crash. Her condition is now stable, and the photo of Nasreen smiling was posted in India Today when the team went to the Indian Army field hospital in Turkey to inquire about her health.

India launched Operation Dost to extend assistance after the earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. India has been sending a field hospital, a specialised search-and-rescue personnel team, medicines, equipment, relief materials, etc., to help the countries.

India was among the first countries to send help to the earthquake-hit countries of Turkey and Syria. The NDRF personnel, specially trained dog squads, drilling machines, and other mechanical equipment needed for the rescue operation were sent by India. India also provided Garuda Aerospace’s Droni drones to identify people trapped under the rubble. The Kisan drones from India carried food, water, and medicines to people stuck under the debris.

India sent 89 medical personnel, including specialists and general practitioners, x-ray machines, an oxygen cylinder plant, ventilators, cardiac monitors, and associated equipment, along with a 30-bed medical facility to the field hospital.

According to the latest report, the death toll in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has surpassed 21,000.

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