Dhruv helicopter makes emergency landing in eastern Ladakh

Dhruv is an indigenously designed and developed multi-role and multi-mission helicopter. The reason for the emergency landing was not immediately known.

A Dhruv helicopter of the Indian Air Force made an emergency landing at a forward helipad in eastern Ladakh on Monday, sources said. Two pilots and another personnel onboard the advanced light helicopter were safe, the sources said, adding they have already been evacuated. The incident took place around 9:30 am, they said, adding the three personnel sustained minor injuries.