IAF rescues Israeli tourist in Ladakh

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SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Indian Air Force on Wednesday evening rescued an Israeli national from a remote high altitude village Hangkar in Zanskar Valley of Ladakh.

The Israeli national was having difficulty in breathing.

Braving strong winds and adverse flying conditions,rescue operation was undertaken by helicopter unit based at IAF Station at Leh. 

The patient has been hospitalised and  is stated to be stable.