Pak army airlifts patient to hospital as ground routes blocked amid heavy snow in AJK

The Pakistan Army carried out a successful helicopter rescue and relief operation in the Leepa Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) after heavy snowfall cut off ground access, 24NewsHD reported on Monday.

A patient facing serious medical complications was safely airlifted to the Rawalpindi Military Hospital via a helicopter emergency service.

The operation, officials said, involved meticulous preparation of the helipad, clearing of access routes, and timely aerial transfer.

The Pakistan Army, in a rescue and relief operation, has successfully evacuated a female patient from Leepa Valley in Azad Kashmir to the Military Hospital in Rawalpindi@OfficialDGISPR @PakistanFauj @pmdgov @ndmapk #RadioPakisan #PakisanArmy #RescueOperation… pic.twitter.com/nY2wJXGDiI

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 25, 2026

Army officials emphasized that the rescue mission underscored their commitment to prioritizing human lives under all conditions.

The local population praised the operation, expressing confidence in the army’s professional capability.