IAF deploys Mi-17 V5 to contain major forest fire in Arunachal’s Pasighat

Mi-17 V5 helicopter was deployed in an operation to contain a major forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh’s Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat, the Indian Air Force said on Tuesday (March 10, 2026).

In a post on X, IAF said it, “demonstrated rapid response & operational precision in Arunachal Pradesh, deploying a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle a major forest fire in the Mebo & Sigar areas of Pasighat.”

“Over multiple sorties, the IAF released 66,000 litres of water to contain the blaze and protect nearby habitations,” the post added.