Imphal, May 24: The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a special airlift operation to evacuate National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets stranded in Imphal following the conclusion of an Air Wing NCC camp on May 20.
The IAF launched the evacuation mission on Saturday to ensure the safe return of the students amid the prevailing situation in Manipur.
The cadets, from Assam’s Jorhat and Guwahati, were unable to travel back by road due to disruptions in normal transportation routes and safety concerns arising from the situation in the state.
According to officials, three AN-32 transport aircraft were deployed to airlift a total of 132 cadets from Imphal.
“Of these, 60 cadets were flown to Jorhat, while 72 were transported to Guwahati. The swift coordination and execution of the mission ensured that the cadets reached their destinations safely and without further delay,” an official said.
The successful evacuation brought considerable relief to parents and guardians, many of whom had been anxious about the safety of their children amid the uncertain conditions.
The initiative by the Indian Air Force has been widely appreciated by the families of the cadets.
The NCC camp had concluded on May 20, but the evolving situation in Manipur prevented the cadets from undertaking their return journey as planned. With road connectivity affected, the airlift operation emerged as the safest and most efficient option.
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