Following several distress calls, a chopper was hired to rescue the people from Chaten in North Sikkim, where roads were damaged after the heavy rainfall.
In November 2021, India lifted ban on AgustaWestland & its parent company Leonardo, paving way to take part in multiple ongoing projects & bid for upcoming defence contracts.
The details of the incident remain unknown as of now, however, initial reports suggest that the accident involved the president’s helicopter and foggy weather.
Part of a 24-aircraft deal with US worth $2.6 bn, the choppers will replace Navy’s ageing fleet of British-built Sea King helicopters & are meant to enhance its blue-water capabilities.
Philippines president Marcos Kumaran said helicopters provided to Philippines Coast Guard, built for India's Navy and Coast Guard, can be used for more active security operations.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the BJP had shattered democratic and constitutional norms by not allowing Rahul Gandhi to visit a Churachandpur relief camp.
The helicopter was carrying six ONGC personnel and landed using floaters attached to the chopper. Details on the circumstances of the emergency landing are still awaited.
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