Udhampur, Sept. 6 -- In a swift humanitarian response, the District Administration Udhampur in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF) today successfully airlifted two patients from the flood and landslide-hit region of Tehsil Latti-Marothi for urgent medical intervention. The two patients namely Shiv Lal, resident of Sira and Diwan Chand, resident of Latti - were in a critical condition requiring immediate medical attention. Due to incessant rains and multiple landslides, road connectivity between Tehsil Latti-Marothi and Udhampur remained disrupted, making air evacuation the only viable option.
On receiving information from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Udhampur, District Magistrate Saloni Rai promptly coordinated with the Indian...