Author: adolphsalgado1

 EMBARGO : NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/ OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JAN 22, 0001 HRS Wing Commander Chinmaya Patro (29679) is on posted strength of a Mi-17-V5 Helicopter Unit.            On 03 Apr 21, as part of Operation Triveni, Wg Cdr Patro was detailed to lead a three aircraft Casualty Evacuation (CasEvac) mission post a deadly ambush by Naxals. This high-risk mission involved landing in an unfamiliar hostile area. He was instrumental in the initial planning and led a two aircraft formation to the nearest nodal helipad. Soon after landing at the ... Read more