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Air Force Chopper Glitch Grounds PM Modi's Convoy in Karnataka
PM Modi's helicopter in Karnataka convoy develops technical snag, grounded at helipad.
In brief
PM Modi's helicopter in Karnataka convoy develops technical snag, grounded at helipad. An IAF helicopter in PM Modi's Mysuru convoy developed a technical snag and remained grounded at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar helipad in Karnataka. Originally reported by Ndtv.
PM Modi's Mysuru Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mysuru Friday to inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium.
Convoy Helicopter Glitch
An IAF helicopter in PM Modi's convoy developed a technical snag and remained parked at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar helipad.
Three Helicopters Land
Three helicopters landed at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar helipad; one remained grounded.
PM Continues Journey
Prime Minister Modi and other members of the convoy continued their onward journey in one of the other two helicopters.
Technical Repairs Underway
Technical personnel have already arrived at the site and are carrying out repair work on the helicopter.
Security Arrangements
Mysuru local police cordoned off the area around the helipad and provided security to the grounded helicopter.
No Official Statement
No official statement had been issued by the concerned authorities regarding the exact nature of the technical snag.
PM's Karnataka Activities
Prime Minister Modi visited Karnataka on Friday, November 13 launching infrastructure projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore.
Helicopter Status
The helicopter continued to remain parked at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar helipad near Lalit Mahal till the time of filing this report.
The key point
An IAF helicopter in PM Modi's Mysuru convoy developed a technical snag and remained grounded at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar helipad in Karnataka.
