Major scuffle breaks out between players of India and Pakistan during SAFF match
A highly intense SAFF Cup 2023 encounter between the national football teams of India and Pakistan took a tumultuous turn on Wednesday as a major scuffle broke out just before the half-time whistle in Bengaluru.
The incident unfolded as India swiftly secured a 2-0 lead within the first 16 minutes, courtesy of an impressive brace by their captain, Sunil Chhetri.
Tensions escalated between the players when India's coach, Igor Stimac, struck the ball with his right hand, impeding a Pakistan player's attempt to take a throw-in. This action ignited a heated argument between members of both teams, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation.
Referees promptly intervened to separate the players on the field, restoring order and allowing the match to resume.
As a consequence of his involvement, Stimac was shown a red card by the officials, signaling his expulsion from the match. Additionally, Pakistan's coach received a yellow card for his role in the on-field altercation.
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Myanmar quake: India sends more humanitarian aid in C-17 aircraft
New Delhi (PTI): India on Sunday sent 31 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including replenishment stores for an Indian army field hospital unit deployed in Myanmar, to augment New Delhi's efforts to provide succour to the quake-hit neighbouring country.
The aid was sent in a C-17 Globemaster heavy-lift aircraft.
It took off from the Hindon air force station in Ghaziabad early Sunday, a senior official said.
"#OperationBrahma@IAF_MCC C> C-17 plane departs for Mandalay with 31 tons of humanitarian aid, including replenishment stores for the Indian army field hospital unit," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar posted on X and also shared a few photos.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Myanmar last week, with the toll rising to over 3,000 even as rescuers continue to search through the rubble for signs of life.
India mounted its relief mission named 'Operation Brahma' as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar as well as Thailand on March 28.
The field hospital, under 'Operation Brahma', continues its humanitarian mission in Myanmar as the local government and its agencies also soldiered on with their efforts in relief and rescue work.
The hospital unit comprising 118 personnel was deployed in Myanmar using two C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the IAF which had taken off from Agra on March 29.
The field hospital has been set up by the Indian Army in Mandalay.
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