Archive · 7 Sep 2025
IAF Airlifts Stranded Pilgrims in Himachal Pradesh
The Indian Air Force is helping people stranded in the mountains.
They are using helicopters to fly people from Bharmour to Chamba.
Specifically, 64 people were airlifted on Saturday.
Over the last two days, the Air Force has helped a total of 588 people.
The people being helped were on their way to the Manimahesh Yatra.
The weather has improved, allowing for these rescue operations.
IAF airlifted 64 people Saturday.
The individuals were stranded in Bharmour.
They were pilgrims participating in the Manimahesh Yatra.
588 people have been airlifted in the last two days.
The airlift operation was from Bharmour to Chamba.
- Who
- Indian Air Force
- What
- Airlifting stranded pilgrims.
- When
- Ongoing, with recent operations Saturday
- Where
- Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh to Chamba
- Why
- To assist pilgrims during the Manimahesh Yatra.
- Operation Type
- Airlift
- Location
- Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh
- People Airlifted Saturday
- 64
- Total People Airlifted
- 588
- Destination
- Chamba
- Purpose
- Manimahesh Yatra Pilgrims
Sources
IAF conducts airdrop mission in J&K’s Udhampur; rescues 540 people in Himachal
HP: Rescue operation concludes in Bharmour, 588 pilgrims airlifted in two days
IAF helicopters continue relief operations across flood-affected Punjab, Himachal, J-K
