In a remarkable demonstration of military and healthcare collaboration, an Indian Army personnel who severed his hand while operating heavy machinery in a forward area in Ladakh was saved through a swift airlift operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Utilizing a C-130J Super Hercules jet, the IAF conducted a night-time operation, employing night-vision goggles to ensure the successful transportation of the injured soldier. The operation was initiated within an hour of the accident, adhering to the critical 6 to 8-hour window required for emergency surgery to reattach the severed limb. The soldier was airlifted to the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital in Delhi, where his hand was successfully reattached following emergency surgery. This incident underscores the strategic use of military assets in emergency healthcare situations, showcasing the capabilities of the IAF in conducting high-stakes medical evacuations.
An Indian Army personnel, whose hand had got severed while operating a machine at a unit located in a forward area, was brought to a Delhi hospital after a "dark night airlift" by an IAF C-130J aircraft from Ladakh sector, officials said on April 12. https://t.co/hUvl7HJOqc
IAF conducts daring airlift operation to save Army jawan’s hand The jawan underwent an emergency surgery at the Army’s Research Referral (R&R) Hospital here, and his severed hand was stitched back, they said https://t.co/xCHJqgBVB8
IAF Lends A Hand: Airlift Op Saves Army Soldier's Limb After a serviceman severed his hand while operating heavy machinery at a forward unit in Ladakh, the Air Force leapt into action to recover the lost limb using night-vision goggles before it was too late. After saving the… https://t.co/dd8QMzEzK8
STORY | IAF's dark night airlift to rescue Army jawan injured in forward area READ: https://t.co/k1P0sKSEoi (Photo Source: IAF) https://t.co/1hqDE5jClY
An Indian Army personnel who lost his hand in an accident regained it through prompt airlifting and surgery in a nighttime operation by the Indian Air Force, which involved a C-130J Super Hercules jet. https://t.co/QqkifrhGRe
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 hrs for emergency surgery to save his appendage, an IAF C-130J aircraft was launched within an hour to move the Jawan for surgery at the R & R… https://t.co/g8z95rv36l
Indian Air Force tweets, "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 hrs for emergency surgery to save his appendage, an IAF C-130J aircraft was launched within an hour to move the Jawan for… https://t.co/KSROSE2p8i
"An #IndianArmy personnel severed his hand while operating a machine, at a unit located in the forward area. Given a window of 6 to 8 hrs for emergency surgery to save his appendage, an IAF C-130J aircraft was launched within an hour to move the Jawan for surgery at the R & R… https://t.co/VRgkVYYcZM
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