Imphal (Manipur), May 23: the Indian Air Force on Saturday has evacuated 132 NCC cadets to Guwahati and Manipur from Manipur in view of the current law and order situation.
According to information, the 132 NCC cadets who attended the NCC North Eastern Region (NER) Flying Camp in Imphal from May 11 to May 20.
NCC NER Directorate in consultation with the Headquarters Director General NCC and in coordination with the Headquarters Eastern Air Command took the decision.
The timely action ensured that the cadets safely reached their destinations in time for their examinations.
“The NCC cadets have also conveyed their heartfelt gratitude for the care, support and timely assistance extended to them. Special thanks have been extended to the Defence Minister, the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force for their unwavering support,” said an official.
“Safe, united and resilient! NCC cadets from the Northeast expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Defence, IAF and NCC Directorate for the swift airlift operation carried out during challenging circumstances in Manipur,” said the NCC Directorate North Eastern Region in a post on its X handle
