Indian Air Force Helicopter's Emergency Landing in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

An Indian Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar due to a technical snag. All occupants were IAF personnel and were unharmed. Locals helped rescue the personnel before officials arrived at the spot. They are being checked at a local hospital as a precautionary measure.

An Indian Air Force helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, on Wednesday due to a technical issue, officials confirmed.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar, the helicopter was returning from Darbhanga after an air-drop mission for relief materials.

The aircraft landed in a waterlogged area of Aurai block, where local residents promptly assisted the IAF personnel before officials arrived. District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen reported that all four occupants were safe but were taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks.

(With inputs from agencies.)