IAF uses C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the nighttime operation

It was used to save a soldier who hand was severed

NVG or night vision googles were also used

An Indian Army personnel, who suffered the loss of his hand while operating machinery in Ladakh, has undergone successful surgery in New Delhi after being swiftly airlifted by the Indian Air Force. The Air Force utilized the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the nighttime operation, as announced via their official Twitter account on Friday.

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The soldier was airlifted from Ladakh to Delhi for urgent surgery and is currently recuperating, as confirmed by the Air Force on X. The nighttime airlift was facilitated with the assistance of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) by the IAF.

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… pic.twitter.com/KSROSE2p8i

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2024

“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 hospital in Delhi,” the IAF tweeted.

“A dedicated team of medical personnel carried out a successful surgery, and the Jawan is now on his path to recovery,” officials added.

Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) enable enhanced visibility in low-light conditions and are frequently used by military personnel, law enforcement officers, and search-and-rescue teams.