Muzaffarpur, October 2: An Indian Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar on Wednesday after it developed a snag, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said the helicopter was coming from adjoining Darbhanga after air-dropping relief material.

"The helicopter made an emergency landing in a water-logged area in Aurai block. All the occupants were IAF personnel and they were pulled out by locals by the time officials reached the spot," said the SSP. IAF Chopper Emergency Landing: Indian Air Force’s Advanced Light Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Theatre During Flood Relief Operations in Bihar's Sitamarhi, 3 Personnel Including Pilots Safe.

IAF Helicopter Emergency Landing in Muzaffarpur

District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen said, "All four occupants appear safe and unharmed. However, as a precaution, they are being taken to a local hospital for check-up and treatment, if required."