Leh, June 8 (NVI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday airlifted five critically ill patients, including three Army personnel, from Ladakh to Chandigarh for advanced medical treatment.
The patients comprised three soldiers, one dependent and a civilian from Ladakh. The evacuation mission was carried out using IAF’s C-17 and AN-32 aircraft despite adverse weather conditions and the challenging terrain of the region.
The IAF said the operation underscored its commitment to providing timely emergency assistance in remote and high-altitude areas.
According to the Air Force, a total of 143 lives have been saved through casualty evacuation missions conducted in the Ladakh sector so far this year.
The evacuated patients have been shifted to Chandigarh for specialized treatment, officials added. (NVI)
