PATHANAMTHITTA: Lack of proper preparations amid heavy rain led to a security lapse during President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter trip to Sabarimala. The helicopter got stuck on the freshly laid concrete helipad at Pramadam Indoor Stadium, prompting police and fire personnel to push it away. The incident received wide coverage in national media and sparked active discussions on social media.

Since thick fog made it impossible to land at the pre-decided Nilakkal helipad, the Air Force suggested a change in travel plans. The President was determined to visit Sabarimala, even if by road. Because of this, authorities rushed to prepare a new helipad at the Pramadam Indoor Stadium near Pathanamthitta city after midnight. When the helicopter landed on the newly built concrete surface, the rear wh

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