Indian Air Force Rescues 71 Trekkers In Ladakh

Indian Air Force has rescued 71 trekkers at Niraq in Zanskar valley in Ladakh. The trekkers were on the famous ‘Chadar Trek’ when they got stranded due to sudden flooding in the river. After this, Indian Air Force carried out a Search & Rescue Operation by ALH Helicopters.

#SavingLives: Indian Air Force ALH Helicopters carried out a Search & Rescue Operation at Niraq in Zanskar valley (Ladakh) & rescued 71 trekkers in the last two days. The trekkers were on the famous 'Chadar Trek' when they got stranded due to sudden flooding in the river. pic.twitter.com/PEGpcmqlsl

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) January 16, 2020

Watch the video of Rescue Operation:

Indian Air Force tweeted the photos of rescue operation and wrote, ” IAF launched the rescue operations at a short notice & expeditiously rescued 71 persons to Leh. Efforts to rescue the remaining persons, which includes 9 French & Chinese nationals at Padum, are continuing in spite of prevailing adverse weather conditions.”

IAF launched the rescue operations at a short notice & expeditiously rescued 71 persons to Leh. Efforts to rescue the remaining persons, which includes 9 French & Chinese nationals at Padum, are continuing in spite of prevailing adverse weather conditions. pic.twitter.com/3xQjhCyGnF

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) January 16, 2020