Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Chandimandir Hospital Saves Soldier Airlifted from Kargil
A soldier got very sick with a lung problem while in Kargil.
He needed help fast, so the Indian Air Force flew him to a special hospital.
Doctors there figured out he had a blood clot in his lungs, which is dangerous, especially at high altitudes.
A team of doctors quickly treated him, dissolving the clot.
Thanks to the doctors' quick thinking and the fast transport, the soldier is now doing better and getting oxygen to help him breathe.
The hospital saved his life, showing how important it is to have good medical care and quick transportation in emergencies.
A soldier was airlifted from Kargil with a life-threatening condition.
He was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism.
Medical specialists provided timely diagnosis and treatment.
The soldier is now stable and recovering on oxygen support.
The airlift was executed by the Indian Air Force's AN-32 aircraft.
- Who
- A serving soldier
- What
- Soldier's life saved after being airlifted from Kargil
- When
- Airlifted on Saturday
- Where
- Kargil to Command Hospital Chandimandir
- Why
- Due to prompt medical action and expertise
- Hospital
- Command Hospital Chandimandir
- Soldier's Condition
- Bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism
- Treatment
- Clot dissolution
- Medical Team Lead
- Lt Col Purushotham
- Airlifted From
- Kargil
- Aircraft Used
- IAF AN-32