PM Modi’s convoy helicopter develops technical snag, remains stranded in Mysuru | India News

iaf helicopter in pm modis convoy develops technical snag remains grounded in mysuru


PM Modi's convoy helicopter develops technical snag, remains stranded in Mysuru
There was no official statement on the exact nature of the technical snag or when the aircraft would resume operations.

NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, which was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy during his visit to Mysuru, developed a technical snag and remained grounded at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar helipad near Lalit Mahal on Friday.Three helicopters had arrived in Mysuru as part of the Prime Minister’s convoy. However, one of the helicopters reportedly developed a technical problem while the convoy was preparing to leave after PM Modi’s programme and could not take off.The Prime Minister and other members of the convoy subsequently continued their onward journey in one of the remaining two helicopters, while the aircraft that developed the snag remained parked at the helipad, according to news agency IANS.Meanwhile, local police have cordoned off the area around the helipad and stepped up security to protect the grounded aircraft. Staff members of the Mysuru City Corporation have also been deployed at the site as part of the arrangements.There was no official statement on the exact nature of the technical snag or when the aircraft would resume operations.

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