Leh, Oct 18 (NVI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has airlifted a critically ill 30-year-old civilian from Leh to Palam in Delhi for advanced medical treatment, carrying out a short-notice casualty evacuation late at night, officials said.
An IAF C-130J aircraft undertook the mission in darkness and challenging weather conditions, demonstrating a high level of operational preparedness and coordination, according to an official statement.
The patient was subsequently transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for further treatment.
The mission highlighted the IAF’s ability to respond swiftly to critical humanitarian requirements and provide emergency medical evacuation services in challenging operational and weather conditions.—(NVI)
