India wraps up successful field hospital mission in Sri Lanka

• India's field hospital in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka concluded its successful mission, part of 'Operation Sagar Bandhu'.
• The Indian Army's 78-member Integrated Task Force treated 7,176 patients, performed 513 minor procedures, and 14 major surgeries at Mahiyanganaya.
• The task force also restored critical communication links by repairing a damaged optical fibre cable.
• India was the first country to respond to Sri Lanka's appeal for assistance following widespread destruction from floods and landslides since mid-November.

Why It Matters: India's successful aid in Sri Lanka demonstrates effective regional disaster response.