Operation Cactus
On 3 Nov 1988, Indian Govt received a distress call from the President of the Republic of Maldives. Indian Govt responded and entrusted the task to 50th (Independent) Para Brigade. The task involved swift planning and execution at a location more than 3000 kms away. The Brigade cracked the primary task of rescuing the President within 4 hours of its landing and wound up the entire operation in 16 hours.
In all more than 100 rebels were captured with huge quantities of Arms and Ammunition.
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