KARGIL: The Indian Air Force Pilots and personnel were welcomed by the Union Territory of Ladakh government on Monday to mark the start of the AN-32 Courier Service to Kargil. There were a number of people in attendance, including the Chairman/CEC of the LAHDC in Kargil, Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Secretary of Civil Aviation, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Dangi, Deputy Commissioner/CEO of the LAHDC in Kargil, Shrikant Suse, ADC, Kargil, Ghulam Mohiudin Wani, Deputy SP, Manzoor Ahmad, Liaison Officer AN-32 Courier Service in Kargil, and Kacho Alamagir Khan. The Chief Executive Officer greeted the pilots of the Indian Air Force cordially and conveyed his appreciation for the cooperation of the Indian government, the Indian Air Force, the UT Ladakh Administration, the Secretary of Civil Aviation, the District Administration, the Ladakh Police, and Air Force Station Kargil. CEC Dr. Jaffer gave the Liaison Officers and ALOs instructions throughout the occasion to make sure the AN-32 Courier Service ran smoothly. He demonstrated his dedication to ensuring hassle-free service by inspecting heating facilities and other crucial services. The CEC emphasised that the goal of the AN-32 Courier Service is to improve connectivity and expedite travel to and from Kargil. To ensure that the service runs smoothly, Liaison Officer Kargil asked intended travellers to arrive on schedule and provide their original identification. Eleven people were successfully transported on the initial flight from Kargil to Jammu and seven from Jammu to Kargil. Gp Capt Saurabh Karmatar, Sqn Leader A. Nautiyal, Sqn Leader Kanwarpreet, Flight Leader Ashwini, Two Kaptans, and Sgt Shekhawat piloted the AN-32 Courier Service’s inaugural flight to Kargil.
