IAF airlifts students to Leh as academic session recommences

The IAF also said that the airlift was organised at the request of the administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The Indian Air Force airlifted students from Padam Zanskar Valley to Leh on Friday to help them reach their schools and colleges.

Representational image. (ANI file)

"Air bridging by IAF aircraft from Padam Zanskar Valley to Leh is being undertaken to fly in students as the academic session for the year recommences," tweeted the Indian Air Force.

The IAF also said that the airlift was organised at the request of the administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh.