The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service commenced for the winter season on February 7, ensuring continued air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh winter months.

The Indian Air Force crew was warmly received at Kargil by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho; and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Shafiq Ahmed.
The Executive Councillor and the Deputy Commissioner lauded the Indian Air Force for its sustained support in operating the Kargil Courier Service every winter. They emphasized that the service is of immense benefit to passengers, particularly elderly citizens, patients undergoing medical treatment in Jammu and Srinagar, and students.

At Srinagar, the AN-32 crew was received by Chief Coordinator, Kargil Courier Service, Aamir Ali; Airport Director Srinagar, Javed Anjum; along with officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), CISF, AIASL Station Manager, Liaison Officer, and Assistant Liaison Officer.

On the first day of operation, 29 passengers were flown from Kargil to Srinagar, while approximately 53 passengers, including children and infants, were airlifted from Srinagar to Kargil, bringing the total to 82 passengers.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner, accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, inspected arrangements at Kargil Airport, including security, frisking, ticket-checking counters, luggage scanning, boarding procedures, and other facilities. The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned officials to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient functioning of the Kargil Courier Service throughout the winter season.