Army Cheetal carries out evacuation of injured mountaineer at 18,600 ft in Ladakh
The Army Cheetal helicopter evacuated an injured mountaineer at 18,600 ft in Ladakh's Zanskar range on Saturday, overcoming strong winds and difficult terrain. Despite the daring operation, the injured junior commissioned officer later died at an Army hospital in Kargil. This mission underscores the skill of the Army Aviation Corps in challenging conditions, following a recent crash incident.