When US President Reagan congratulated India over military operations in the Maldives
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Feb 11, 2018, 03:38 IST | Updated: Feb 11, 2018, 03:38 IST
India played a pivotal role in bringing the coup to an end with the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress government sending troops to the Maldives.
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Operation Cactus was successful
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Indian Navy
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Ronald Regan on coup
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Textbook operation
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Indian troops took control of Male
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INS Betwa captured rebels
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Operation Cactus launched
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