Jammu, January 10

Days after the meeting of Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan with Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria in New Delhi, the Air Force has conceded the demand of Kargil district for providing forms of IL-76 aircraft to its passengers intending to travel from Leh to Chandigarh at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Kargil.

During his meeting, Khan had requested the Air Chief Marshal for increasing the operation of Air Force flights to Kargil during winter season, besides ensuring regular service of AN-32 courier service between Kargil and Srinagar/Jammu. According to an official spokesperson, forms are now available at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Kargil, and passengers can now apply for the service from Kargil itself.

The CEC has thanked the Air Chief Marshal and the AOC, Leh, for the prompt acceptance of the demand for availability of IL-76 forms at Kargil and expressed optimism that the IAF would continue its endeavours in facilitating the people of Kargil by ensuring the smooth operation of air services during the winter season. — TNS