Indian Air Force conducts daring airlift operation to save Army Jawan’s hands

Due to the dark night airlift, the injured received timely treatment

New Delhi:

An Indian Army corporal cut off his hand while operating a machine at frontline troops in Ladakh. The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a timely airlift and rescued him.

The jawan was able to save his “hand” after a successful surgery by a team of medical staff in the national capital and is now recovering.

“An Indian Army personnel cut off his hand while operating a machine at a unit located in a forward area. To save his limb, the Indian Air Force has 6 to 8 hours to conduct emergency surgery, a C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force He was airborne within an hour to save his life. “Jawan was moved to R&R Hospital in Delhi for surgery,” the Indian Air Force said.

The post read: “As the Indian Air Force airlifted him from the Ladakh region in the dark with night vision goggles, the injured man received immediate medical attention. A team of dedicated medical personnel successfully performed the surgery and the soldier is now recovering. On the way.”

NVG refers to night vision goggles, which are optoelectronic devices that improve night vision by allowing the user to see in low light.

Also known as night optics or observation devices, or night vision binoculars, they use advanced technology to amplify light, including infrared light, to provide detailed images of your surroundings.

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