Overview
- The pilot diverted after in-flight alerts of a technical snag and set down at the Srinagar (Pauri Garhwal) helipad without incident.
- Governor Gurmit Singh was escorted from the helipad to the Police Guest House in Srinagar and is safe, according to local authorities.
- A technical team has been called to examine the helicopter, and officials have not yet disclosed which system triggered the alerts.
- The Governor had earlier attended the Himalayan O2 Tehri Lake Festival and offered International Women’s Day greetings.
- Local officials said he had been traveling to Gairsain for the upcoming Assembly budget session, and with a replacement helicopter unable to arrive due to weather, road travel was arranged.