Operation Cactus: India’s Most Daring Military Operations | How India Saved Maldives in 1988

Operation Cactus, conducted in 1988, was a decisive military intervention by the Indian Armed Forces to quell a coup in the Maldives. Following a plea for assistance from Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, India promptly deployed its forces to suppress the rebellion and reinstate order.

The operation showcased India's strategic commitment to regional security and demonstrated its readiness to intervene in neighboring nations facing internal crises. Operation Cactus is remembered as a successful example of swift and effective military diplomacy in the South Asian context.