Ladakh, Aug. 11 -- The Indian Army deployed choppers to rescue six injured civilians, including three adults and three young children, on Monday.

The evacuation request for the civilians was relayed by the Deputy Commissioner of Keylong to the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, and was acted upon immediately.

Two of the injured were rushed by road to SNM Hospital in Leh for urgent medical care, while the remaining four were airlifted by Army helicopters for treatment.

At the transit camp, Captain Niharika, Regimental Medical Officer from the 4014 Field Hospital, administered crucial first aid and stabilisation measures before the patients were moved.

Army officials ensured all casualties received timely and appropr...