Chhattisgarh: Two DRG jawans injured in encounter with Naxals, evacuated by Air Force
An Indian Air Force chopper flew two DRG jawans to Raipur for treatment, after evacuating them from a Naxal-infested area in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. They were injured during exchange of fire between DRGs and Naxals.
In Short
- The exchange of fire took place in a remote area with thick vegetation.
- Two choppers participated in the mission.
- The injured jawans are recovering.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter today evacuated two District Reserve Guards (DRG), who were seriously injured during an encounter between DRGs and Naxals in Basaguda, in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
The incident took place in a remote Naxal-infested area with thick vegetation. Since the nearest helipad for Mi 17 operations was far away, it was decided that two helicopters would be launched, with one of them functioning as an airborne escort for protection.
After the choppers left from Jabalpur, one of them landed in a field, successfully evacuated the two jawans, and flew them to Raipur - Chhattisgarh's capital - for treatment. It flew for more than two hours in the process.
The most notable aspect of the mission was the IAF's quick response in undertaking a very high-risk mission in an active operation area, by landing on a field and not a secure helipad - which is the norm.
The jawans are recovering at the hospital.
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