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IAF C-130J Airlifts Critically Ill Patient from Leh to Delhi in Night Operation
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News18•18-10-2026, 19:00
IAF C-130J Airlifts Critically Ill Patient from Leh to Delhi in Night Operation
- •An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft successfully evacuated a critically ill 30-year-old civilian patient from Leh to Delhi for advanced medical care.
- •The high-risk mission was executed late Saturday night amidst challenging weather conditions and darkness.
- •The patient was transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) upon arrival in Delhi for specialized treatment.
- •The operation highlights the IAF's high level of operational readiness and dedication to critical humanitarian missions.
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The Indian Air Force utilized a C-130J aircraft to conduct a short-notice casualty evacuation, airlifting a critically ill 30-year-old civilian patient from Leh to Delhi’s Palam.
Following the evacuation flight to Delhi, the patient was subsequently transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for further medical treatment.
The mission was carried out late at night despite darkness and challenging weather conditions, which required a high degree of operational preparedness and professional coordination.
