New Delhi: Students were airlifted from Padam Zanskar Valley to Leh by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to help them reach schools and colleges on Friday, February 19.
“Air bridging by IAF aircraft from Padam Zanskar Valley to Leh is being undertaken to fly in students as the academic session for the year recommences,” the IAF tweeted.
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Air Bridging by IAF aircraft from Padam Zanskar Valley to Leh is being undertaken to fly in students as the academic session for the year recommences. The airlift has been organised at the request of Ladakh UT administration.@Lg_ladakh @DC_Leh_Official pic.twitter.com/9vOh6tWlEP— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) February 19, 2021
According to the IAF, the airlift was organised at the request of the administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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