Lakshadweep [India], February 17 (ANI): A 19-year-old boy with a severe head injury was airlifted by the Indian Navy from Agatti Island to Kochi in a Dornier aircraft, Southern Naval Command said on Thursday.

An evacuation drive was undertaken upon the request of the Lakshadweep Administration on the intervening night of February 15 and 16.

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"On the request of #Lakshadweep Administration, a swift medical evacuation was undertaken during the night of 15/16 Feb by #SouthernNavalCommand. A 19 yr old boy with a severe head injury was airlifted from #Agatti Is to #Kochi onboard #Indiannavy Dornier ex Garuda," Southern Naval Command tweeted.

Further details into the matter are awaited. (ANI)

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