IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Bihar's Muzaffarpur during flood relief operations; all occupants safe

Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said the helicopter was coming from Darbhanga after air-dropping relief material to flood-hit people

Locals assist in the rescue after Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter made an emergency landing in a waterlogged area after it developed a snag, at Aurai in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, on October 2, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI

An Indian Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing in a waterlogged area in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday (October 2, 2024) after it developed a snag, officials said.

Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said the helicopter was coming from adjoining Darbhanga after air-dropping relief material to flood-hit people.

"The helicopter made an emergency landing in a waterlogged area in Aurai block. All the occupants were IAF personnel and they were pulled out by locals by the time officials reached the spot," said the SSP.

District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen said, "All four occupants appear safe and unharmed. However, as a precaution, they are being taken to a local hospital for check-up and treatment, if required."

Published - October 02, 2024 04:31 pm IST