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Captain Swati Rawal Recounts Daring Italy Evacuation During COVID-19
🗓 26 Jun 2026, 10:32 AM
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Commander Captain Swati Rawal has shared her experiences from a high-pressure operation to evacuate 263 Indian students stranded in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commander Captain Swati Rawal has spoken about the immense pressure and personal challenges faced during a critical operation to rescue 263 Indian students trapped abroad during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The operation involved an aerial evacuation from Italy, a country severely impacted by the virus at the time.
Captain Rawal described the constant internal struggle with fear and anxiety, acknowledging the gravity of the situation as the lives of hundreds of students hung in the balance. She emphasized her resolve to overcome these fears, stating her commitment to ensuring the safe return of the stranded nationals.
The mission, undertaken amidst the global health crisis, highlighted the dedication and bravery of the personnel involved in bringing Indian citizens back home during a period of unprecedented uncertainty and travel restrictions.
Captain Rawal described the constant internal struggle with fear and anxiety, acknowledging the gravity of the situation as the lives of hundreds of students hung in the balance. She emphasized her resolve to overcome these fears, stating her commitment to ensuring the safe return of the stranded nationals.
The mission, undertaken amidst the global health crisis, highlighted the dedication and bravery of the personnel involved in bringing Indian citizens back home during a period of unprecedented uncertainty and travel restrictions.