In a remarkable display of humanitarian effort, the Indian Air Force conducted an audacious airlift operation to rescue an Indian Army soldier severely injured while operating machinery. The soldier, stationed in a forward area, accidentally severed his hand, prompting a swift response from the IAF to ensure timely critical surgery and the reattachment of his severed hand.The Incident and Urgent ResponseMedia reports indicate that the incident occurred on Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need for immediate surgery at the R & R hospital in Delhi. The critical nature of the situation allowed only a narrow timeframe of six to eight hours for the crucial procedure to be carried out.Responding promptly to the emergency despite the challenges posed by nightfall and the remote location in Ladakh, the Indian Air Force initiated a rapid mission. Within an hour, an IAF C-130J aircraft was dispatched to transport the injured soldier for surgery.Successful Airlift and Medical AttentionThe expeditious efforts resulted in a successful surgery being conducted, setting the soldier on the path to recovery. The Indian Air Force shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), stating, An Indian Army personnel severed his hand while operating a machine at a unit located in the forward area. Given a window of 6 to 8 hours of emergency to save his appendage, an IAF C-130J aircraft was launched within an hour to move Jawan for surgery at the R & R hospital in Delhi.The IAFs dark-night airlift operation using NVGs from the Ladakh sector ensured that the injured personnel received prompt medical attention. A dedicated team of medical professionals carried out the successful surgery, paving the way for the soldiers recovery journey.
