Braving cold waves and extremely chilly conditions in Jammu and Kashmir , Indian Air Force on Wednesday resumed its rescue operation, suspended for past three days, and airlifted 108 people trapped in snow-hit Kishtwar district of Jammu division. According to Defence Spokesman, S N Acharya the Air Operation was launched by Wing Commander, Anurag Kumar after the requisition by the State Government. The IAF has ferried over 2,188 people, including 1,613 civilians, between the State's twin capital cities ( Jammu and Srinagar ) till January 21. The IAF's CONDORS helicopter unit at Jammu had launched a major air operation on January 9 for rescue and relief in snow-hit areas of the state.