Victory Day Tribute: Remembering India’s Crucial Role in Defending the Maldives

On November 3, 1988, foreign mercenaries from PLOTE launched a coup attempt in the Maldives. President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom narrowly escaped. India responded with Operation Cactus, deploying paratroopers who secured the airport and helped restore order. The rebels hijacked MV Progress Light but were intercepted by Indian Navy frigates. The coup attempt left 19 dead. November 3 is commemorated as Victory Day. The event strengthened Maldives-India relations.

On November 3, 1988, foreign mercenaries from PLOTE launched a coup attempt in the Maldives. President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom narrowly escaped. India responded with Operation Cactus, deploying paratroopers who secured the airport and helped restore order. The rebels hijacked MV Progress Light but were intercepted by Indian Navy frigates. The coup attempt left 19 dead. November 3 is commemorated as Victory Day. The event strengthened Maldives-India relations.

On November 3, 1988, foreign mercenaries from PLOTE launched a coup attempt in the Maldives. President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom narrowly escaped. India responded with Operation Cactus, deploying paratroopers who secured the airport and helped restore order. The rebels hijacked MV Progress Light but were intercepted by Indian Navy frigates. The coup attempt left 19 dead. November 3 is commemorated as Victory Day. The event strengthened Maldives-India relations.

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