President Droupadi Murmu's helicopter got stuck on a makeshift helipad at Pramadham near Pathanamthitta in Kerala on Wednesday morning while taking off after she had disembarked. The President was scheduled to visit the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple as part of her four-day visit to Kerala.
Key Details
- Helicopter Incident: The helicopter landed safely at 9:05 am, but its wheels got stuck in the concrete helipad, which was constructed just a few hours before her arrival. The concrete was reportedly not fully dry.
- President's Safety: President Murmu was not affected by the incident and proceeded to the temple by car.
- Schedule Change: The President's schedule was changed at the last minute due to bad weather, and she was initially supposed to land at Nilakkal.
- Security Arrangements: Over 5,000 security personnel have been deployed for the President's visit, with significant security measures in place.
The incident is not expected to impact the President's schedule, and she will continue with her planned events in Kerala.