The New Indian Express ·
IAF C-130 evacuates critically ill Ladakhi from Leh to Chandigarh in pitch darkness
CHANDIGARH: Responding to an urgent medical evacuation request from the Ladakh administration, the Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted a critically ill 70-year-old resident of Ladakh from Leh to Chandigarh aboard an IAF C-130 aircraft.
"The mission was executed under pitch-dark conditions in the challenging Himalayan terrain and under harsh weather conditions. The mission was executed using Night Vision Goggles. This timely operation not only ensured immediate life-saving medical care, but also exemplified the Indian Air Force’s professionalism and commitment to humanitarian assistance — anytime, anywhere,’’ said a defence spokesperson.
The C-130 regularly carries out operational as well as humanitarian missions at night, when visibility is a critical parameter.