CM Sukhu Orders Emergency Airlift of Five Patients from Remote Lahaul-Spiti to Kullu for Urgent Medical Aid.
Shimla:
In a swift and decisive action, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today directed the immediate evacuation of five critically ill patients from the remote Stingri region of Lahaul-Spiti district to the district hospital in Kullu. The rescue operation, carried out by the Kullu district administration, was executed via airlift due to severely disrupted road connectivity following days of incessant rainfall.
The patients—identified as Alka, Puran Singh, Aayush, Riyansh, and his mother Sanjita—were airlifted and admitted to the Kullu district hospital, where medical teams were on standby to provide urgent care. Acting on the Chief Minister’s instructions, the hospital has been directed to ensure that the patients receive the best possible treatment without delay.
“This quick response reflects our commitment to ensuring that no citizen is left behind, regardless of how remote their location may be,” said an official from the Chief Minister’s Office.
This is not the first instance of CM Sukhu’s direct intervention in crisis situations. Over the past year, he has ordered similar emergency evacuations from remote regions, particularly in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur, where accessibility is often compromised due to harsh weather and terrain.
In addition to the evacuation, the Chief Minister also ordered essential commodities to be airlifted to the region, anticipating potential shortages due to damaged road links. The ongoing monsoon has caused widespread disruption across Himachal Pradesh, washing away several stretches of roads and severely affecting water supply schemes.
On his way to Bihar for an official visit, CM Sukhu remained actively engaged with the state’s disaster response operations. He held telephonic discussions with the Chief Secretary and senior administrative officers to review the rescue and relief work underway in flood and landslide-hit areas.
“The situation is critical. The state machinery has been mobilized, and every effort is being made to ensure that medical, food, and logistical support reaches affected areas promptly,” the Chief Minister stated.
One of the worst-hit areas is the Kiratpur-Manali-Leh highway, where torrential rain in the past 72 hours has caused extensive damage, washing away multiple road sections and isolating several communities.
Officials have been put on high alert, and district administrations have been directed to remain vigilant as the monsoon continues to batter the hill state. The Chief Minister reaffirmed that the government will spare no effort in ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens during this challenging time.
