Shillong, April 29: A felicitation ceremony was organised on 29 April 2022 at Headquarters Eastern Air Command, Shillong for Indian Air Force personnel involved in the Deoghar Ropeway Rescue Operations carried out at Trikut , Jharkhand from 10 to 12 April 2022 in which 46 people were rescued from cable cars stranded on the ropeway.
The rescue operation carried out at the Deoghar was one of the most challenging operations undertaken by the Indian Air Force as it was not only time sensitive but also required a high level of coordination amongst various Defence , Central and State forces.
The site was located in a remote area from any major town or Defence establishment and had tough geographical conditions .The design of the ropeway, cable car with its network of wires coupled with associated rotor downwash tested the pilots, Garud Commandos and the helicopters to the limits.The dare devilry of the aircrew and the Garuds in the entire operation was exemplary.
Air Marshal DK Patnaik, Air Officer Commanding in Chief Eastern Air Command felicitated and interacted with the brave air warriors and praised their heroic efforts for the rescue without fearing for their own life. He said that his heart swells with pride and that they had made the entire nation proud by their actions.
