Indian Navy diverts ships to assist quake-hit Indonesia
The Indian Navy has diverted INS Tir, Sujata and Shardul, which were on deployment to Singapore, to earthquake-hit Indonesia for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The ships are carrying 30,000 litres of bottled drinking water, 1,500 litres of packed juices, 500 litres of milk, 700 kg of biscuits and 20 tents. The natural disaster has killed over 800 people.