Associated News Bureau

IAF Airlifts Critically Ill Civilian from Leh to Delhi in Night-Time Emergency Evacuation

LEH, OCTOBER 18: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a short-notice medical evacuation late Saturday night, airlifting a critically ill 30-year-old civilian from Leh to Palam, Delhi, for urgent medical treatment. The evacuation was carried out by an IAF C-130J aircraft in darkness and challenging weather conditions, requiring a high level of operational preparedness, coordination and timely execution. Following the airlift, the patient was transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for further medical care. The mission underscored the IAF’s operational readiness and its ability to respond swiftly to critical humanitarian needs, including emergency medical evacuations in difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions. ANB