A chopper carrying President Droupadi Murmu experienced a landing issue on Wednesday morning, 22 October, when part of the helipad at Pramadam Stadium in Kerala gave way under its weight. The President was in the area to visit the Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala for prayers.

What Happened?

A portion of the helipad tarmac at the Pramadam Stadium in Kerala sank after the helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu landed on Wednesday during her visit to the Sabarimala temple. According to officials present at the site, the helipad surface partially caved in moments after the chopper touched down.

The police and fire departments were rushed to the spot and manually pushed the aircraft out of the sunken area to ensure safety. The President was en route to offer prayers at the Sabarimala

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