Remember Operation Cactus? In November 1988, India launched Operation Cactus when the Maldives was encountering a frightening situation after being attacked by a group of eighty Tamil mercenaries belonging to People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Elam (PLOTE). The Maldives government led by President Gayoon sneaked into a safe house and requested the Indian government for assistance through the … Continue reading Operation Cactus: Maldives Celebrates Victory Day; Thanks India For Operation Cactus