Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 23:15 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, Jun 07, 2025 17:43 [IST]
PAKYONG, (IPR): The air evacuation operation from Chaten concluded this morning
with the final sortie of MI-17 helicopters transporting army personnel to
Pakyong Greenfield Airport.
A total of
76 army personnel were airlifted in the first sortie carried out by three MI-17
helicopters. This marks the completion of the coordinated evacuation efforts
from Chaten, which included the successful rescue of all stranded tourists
earlier.
The State government
continues to closely monitor the overall situation and remains committed to
providing all necessary support and assistance to those affected.