On Wednesday, a helicopter carrying Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Uttarakhand’s Additional Chief Election Officer Vijay Kumar Jogdand made an emergency landing in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand government confirmed that all passengers, including the officials, are safe.
The helicopter was en route to Munsiyari when it was forced to make an unscheduled landing. Although the specific cause of the emergency landing has not been revealed, the swift action by the crew ensured the safety of everyone on board. The incident caused concern, but the Uttarakhand government quickly reassured the public that both Rajiv Kumar and Vijay Kumar Jogdand were unharmed.
Munsiyari, a remote and mountainous region in the Pithoragarh district, is known for its challenging terrain, which may have contributed to the necessity of the emergency landing. Details regarding the nature of the emergency and the current status of the flight have yet to be fully disclosed. The officials were reportedly continuing their visit to the area following the precautionary landing, though no further information on their itinerary was provided.