PM Modi spoke to Myanmar's army chief, said- 'India stands with them in difficult times':

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of life and property after the earthquake in Myanmar on Friday. He has spoken to Myanmar's General Min Aung Hlaing. PM Modi has given this information on social media platform X. PM Modi assured the Myanmar General of standing in solidarity in this difficult time. Expressing deep condolences to the people of Myanmar, PM Modi said that India, being a close friend and neighboring country, stands with Myanmar in this difficult time.

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PM Modi spoke to Myanmar's General Min Aung Hlaing. He posted a message after the conversation. In his post, PM Modi wrote, "Talked to senior Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing. Expressed my deepest condolences on the deaths caused by the devastating earthquake. As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult time. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue teams are being rapidly sent to the affected areas under Operation Brahma."

India sent relief materials

Let us tell you that India has sent the first consignment of relief material after the powerful earthquake in Myanmar. India has sent 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar as assistance. Relief material was sent to Myanmar in the Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft from the Hindon Station of the Indian Air Force in Hindon. This relief package includes tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat food, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, generator sets and essential items like paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves and bandages.

More than 1000 killed in Myanmar

In fact, strong tremors of earthquake were felt in Myanmar and its neighboring country Thailand on Friday. This earthquake destroyed high-rise buildings, bridges and dams. At least 1000 people have died in Myanmar due to this earthquake, while 1700 people are injured. At the same time, a video of the collapse of an under-construction multi-storey building in Thailand's capital Bangkok has surfaced. The magnitude of the earthquake that occurred on Friday afternoon was recorded at 7.7 and its epicenter was near Myanmar's second largest city Mandalay. Even after this, many tremors of earthquake were felt.