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IAF executes critical night evacuation of 2 patients in Leh

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New Delhi | August 23, 2024 4:41:24 AM IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully evacuated two critically ill patients from Leh late Thursday night.

As per the officials, The evacuation took place during the late hours of Thursday, with IAF aircraft landing in the darkness facilitated by Night Vision Goggles.

"Swiftly responding to a time-critical medical evacuation request, an IAF aircraft safely evacuated two critical patients from Leh tonight. Pilots were equipped with Night Vision Goggles aiding the landing in the dark hours of the night," IAF said in a post on X.

The statement further said that the patients, a 38-year-old woman and a seven-year-old girl were promptly airlifted to Chandigarh for further medical attention.

Earlier in April this year, an Indian Air Force transport aircraft airlifted two critically ill patients -one patient was a victim of a road accident and another was experiencing cardiac issues- from Leh to Chandigarh for treatment. (ANI)

 
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