New Delhi, Jun 8: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday successfully carried out a critical medical evacuation mission, airlifting five seriously ill patients, including three Indian Army personnel, from Ladakh to Chandigarh for advanced medical treatment.
Sharing details of the operation on X, the Western Air Command (WAC) said the patients included three Army personnel, one dependent family member, and a civilian from Ladakh. All were classified as Dangerously Ill Listed (DIL) patients requiring urgent specialised care.
Despite difficult weather conditions and the challenging high-altitude terrain of Ladakh, the IAF deployed its C-17 and AN-32 aircraft to ensure the patients were evacuated safely and without delay.
“The Indian Air Force successfully undertook a critical Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission from Ladakh, airlifting five DIL patients for advanced medical care at Chandigarh,” the WAC said.
The Air Force also released photographs of the evacuation operation and highlighted its continued commitment to saving lives in emergencies.
According to the WAC, a total of 143 lives have been saved through casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) operations in the Ladakh sector during 2026 alone.
A Dangerously Ill Listed (DIL) patient is a medical classification used for individuals whose condition is critical, unstable and carries a high risk of rapid deterioration or death, requiring immediate specialised medical attention.
The mission once again demonstrated the IAF’s capability to conduct life-saving operations in some of the country’s most demanding operational environments.
