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Representative Image The Operation Samudra Setu, which was launched by the Indian Navy on May 5 as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas by sea during the Covid-19 pandemic has been completed. 3,992 Indian citizens have been brought back to their homeland by sea. Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa (Landing Platform Dock), Airavat, Shardul and Magar (Landing Ship Tanks) have participated in the operation which lasted over 55 days traversing more than 23,000 kilometers. Indian Navy completes Operation Samudra Setu https://t.co/om5GtROtEq — TOI India (@TOIIndiaNews) July 8, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on ships and seafarers due to the compact environment and forced ventilation systems onboard ships. It was in these trying times and difficult conditions that the Indian Navy took up the challenge to evacuate our distressed citizens from overseas. The Navy has previously undertaken similar evacuation operations as part of Operation Suko...