UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya's chopper makes emergency landing after glitch at Amausi Airport

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya narrowly escaped a major accident today. Shortly after taking off from Lucknow for Kaushambi, his helicopter developed a serious technical fault, forcing an emergency landing at the capital's Amausi Airport.

His helicopter developed a serious technical fault, forcing an emergency landing at the capital's Amausi Airport.

According to reports, the Deputy Chief Minister departed from La Marts ground in Lucknow for Kaushambi. Minutes after takeoff, the helicopter's cabin suddenly began to fill with smoke and the display suddenly went off, causing panic among those inside.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the pilot immediately contacted Lucknow ATC and requested permission for an emergency landing at Amausi Airport. Tight security arrangements were in place at the airport during the emergency landing.

Summary

As soon as the helicopter landed, security and technical teams immediately surrounded it, and the Deputy Chief Minister was safely evacuated. Preliminary investigations indicate a technical malfunction, which is being thoroughly investigated by a team of technical experts.