Liver, Kidneys Flown from Pune to Delhi by IAF to Save Lives

Pune, 21st June 2025: In a remarkable display of coordination and commitment, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) executed a swift overnight mission to transport vital organs from Pune to Delhi, reaffirming their motto of Service Before Self.

A liver and two kidneys, donated by the brain-dead dependent of a serving soldier at Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune, were airlifted in the early hours today by an IAF aircraft and safely delivered to Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.

This humanitarian mission was enabled by seamless coordination between AFMS and IAF, ensuring that the organs reached in time to save multiple lives. The noble act of the donor family stands as a testament to selfless sacrifice, even in the face of personal loss.

Such missions highlight the Armed Forces’ unwavering dedication not just to national security, but also to humanity.