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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
IAF chief meets injured airman
Pune: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Tuesday met with Corporal Varun Kumar, an airman who lost his right hand due to blast injuries during Operation Sindoor . The meeting took place at the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) in Pune where Kumar is undergoing rehabilitation after receiving a new artificial limb. The Chief of the Air Staff also took the opportunity to interact with other patients and learn about the activities of the ALC. Singh commended the Commandant, doctors and staff for their dedication. TNN Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Air Chief visits Artificial Limb Centre, meets air warrior who was injured in Op Sindoor
Chief of the Air Staff Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh visited Pune-based Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) on Wednesday and met Corporal Varun Kumar, air warrior, who suffered injuries during Operation Sindoor. The Air Chief also interacted with other patients and was briefed on the various activities of the centre, the Air Force said. Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) Pune, a premier tri-services institution of the Armed Forces Medical Services, was established in 1944. Those who receive treatment and rehabilitation at the centre include serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their dependents. Paramilitary forces like Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Assam Rifles, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and patients from the civil background are also provided with necessary prostheses and orthoses. Patients from neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh have also been provided with rehabilitative care at the centre. A post on X by the Indian Air Force on Wednesday read: 'Chief of the Air Staff visited the Artificial Limb Centre, Pune, wherein he met Corporal Varun Kumar who suffered injuries during Op Sindoor. He utilised this opportunity to interact with other patients and got briefed on the activities of the centre. The Chief of Air Staff appreciated the Commandant, doctors and the staff of Artificial Limb Centre for their excellent service and dedication.' Chief of the Air Staff visited the Artificial Limb Centre, Pune, wherein he met Cpl Varun Kumar who suffered injuries during Op Sindoor. He utilized this opportunity to interact with other patients and got briefed on the activities of the centre. CAS appreciated the Commandant,… — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 13, 2025 Corporal Varun Kumar sustained grievous injuries due to an explosion during Operation Sindoor. After amputation at the military hospital, he was brought to the ACL. After receiving an artificial limb, he is under rehabilitation at the dedicated Upper Limb Rehabilitation Laboratory. Earlier this year in January, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated the newly constructed Upper Limb Training Lab, a significant enhancement to the ALC's capabilities in providing tailored rehabilitation for upper limb amputees. The lab is playing a crucial role in furthering the centre's mission to offer the highest quality of care and support to soldiers and veterans.
