IAF's midnight mission: Civilian with critical injury airlifted from Leh to Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday night airlifted a civilian with a critical head injury from Leh to Chandigarh for advanced health care and treatment.“In a swift overnight mission, the IAF airlifted a civilian with critical head injury from Leh to Chandigarh.

The mission was undertaken at night, and in inclement weather conditions, enabling urgent life-saving medical care.

The mission showcases IAF’s ability to operate in challenging terrain and weather conditions,” the IAF spokesperson wrote on X while sharing the details of the incident.Sharing further details, Sapna Batta, defence spokespersons, Western Command, informed that a civilian identified as Sonam Tsewang of Leh had suffered severe head injuries.

On receiving a request from the civil administration Leh, the IAF carried out a special mission to carry the injured patient in one of the transport aircraft. “The patient was later shifted and admitted to Command hospital Chandimandir. Further details about the patient are awaited,” the defence spokesperson added.A crucial operational base, Chandigarh air force station is considered as the spinal cord of the troops deployed at the high- altitude areas like Ladakh area. It is equally important and crucial for the civilians living in that region. The versatile, multi-role transport aircrafts housed at the Chandigarh airbase forms the backbone of national security in the J&K, Siachen and Ladakh sectors and has been playing vital roles in several conflicts.