PM's security helicopter stuck in helipad in Raichur, lifting operation underway

It was raining for two days and the helipad was built in a hurry on paddy field. After the helicopter carrying the prime minister's security personnel landed it got stuck. Despite several attempts the chopper could not be lifted

Raichur:Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security helicopter got stuck in the helipad built on a wet paddy field. An operation is underway to lift the chopper that carried the security personnel. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

This was the third security army helicopter that came along with Modi for the campaign rally in Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district. An election campaign was organised for the BJP candidates of 10 assembly constituencies of Raichur and Koppala district at Hosahalli camp in Sindhanur.

It was raining incessantly for the last two days and the helipad was completely flooded. As Modi was scheduled to arrive in a helicopter, his security personnel instructed that a helipad be built to enable the landing of the chopper. Following which, the helipad was built in a hurry by covering the paddy field with soil. When the helicopter landed it got stuck on the wet field.

An evacuation operation was launched immediately. Officials worked hard to raise the chopper but failed. Even JCBs had to be brought in to lift the helicopter. Over 50 people have been engaged in the lifting process. The helicopter is completely tilted to the left side and it is impossible to shift it. Despite several attempts, the rescue team has failed to lift the chopper.

After the program, Modi left for Kalaburagi, where he is scheduled to address voters. As the helicopter got stuck, another chopper was brought in to pick up the security personnel. After which, the security personnel too left for Kalaburagi.