Guwahati
During a government tour to the South Salmara district, a potentially perilous situation unfolded as the chopper transporting Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah encountered a midair technical malfunction. The unforeseen issue necessitated an emergency landing at Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi airport. The minister, who was en route to the Khanapara area of the city, was returning from the tour when one of the chopper’s engines experienced a malfunction, compelling the pilot to promptly execute an emergency landing at the designated airport.
Fortunately, the prompt response and adept handling of the emergency situation averted any injuries or casualties. Minister Baruah emerged unscathed from the incident, with no reported harm to the accompanying personnel. The commendable efforts of the pilot and the swift actions taken amid the technical crisis ensured the safety and well-being of all individuals aboard the aircraft, underscoring the critical importance of effective emergency protocols and skilled crisis management in such challenging circumstances.
