IAF's two-seater aircraft 'force lands' in UP's Prayagraj after technical snag, pilots safe
New Delhi/Prayagraj (PTI): A two-seater microlite aircraft of the Indian Air Force was on Wednesday "force landed" in an uninhabited area in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj after it experienced a technical malfunction, the IAF said.
Both the pilots who were onboard the aircraft are safe, officials said.
In a post on X, the IAF also said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered by it to ascertain the cause of the incident.
A microlite aircraft is a small aircraft generally used for training, bird recce and survey purposes.
The aircraft met with an accident while it was on a routine sortie. The recovery system was initiated, and "both the pilots are safe". The aircraft was recovered from an open area away from the main city, they said.
"A Microlite aircraft of the IAF, while undertaking a routine sortie, from AF Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj at 1215 hrs on 21 Jan 26, experienced technical malfunction, and was safely force landed in an uninhabitated area, ensuring no damage to civil life or property," the IAF said in the post.
Both the pilots who were onboard the aircraft are safe, it said. "A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by IAF to ascertain the cause," it added.
Authorities in Prayagraj have cordoned off the area, and an investigation into the incident is underway, officials said.
In Prayagraj, Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Manish Shandilya said the aircraft was on a sortie towards Phaphamau and the Sangam area when its engine developed a technical snag.
He said there were two pilots onboard and they executed a controlled and safe landing in a pond near K P College in the George Town police area.
With the help of police, fire brigade personnel and local residents, the pilots were rescued safely, Shandilya said, adding that divers played a crucial role in the rescue operation.
There were no reports of any casualties or damage, he said.
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Ayurvedic doctor kills uncle, aunt, loots their valuables to clear debts
Shivamogga (Karnataka) (PTI): An Ayurvedic doctor has been arrested for allegedly killing his uncle and aunt by administering a high dose of anesthesia and decamping with their valuables to clear his debts in Bhadravathi town, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
According to the Shivamogga Superintendent of police Nikhil B, the bodies of Chandrappa (78) and Jayamma (75) were found lying in their house at Bhootanagudi Layout in Bhandravathi town on Tuesday.
"We registered the case as a Unnatural Death Report (UDR). In this connection, we have arrested Dr Mallesh, who is Chandrappa’s brother Palakshappa’s son. He is buried under debts," the SP told reporters here.
He said Mallesh had requested Chandrappa to give him Rs 15 lakh, which was rejected.
"After the denial, the accused developed a grudge against Chandrappa. He knew that there is gold in their house," the officer said.
On January 19, Mallesh went to Chandrappa’s house and asked for their medical reports on the pretext of treating their old joint pain, Nikhil said, adding that the doctor convinced them that the injection he would administer them will cure all their disease.
Mallesh gave them a high dose of anesthesia, leading to their death within five minutes, the police officer said, adding that the accused decamped with around 80 grams gold ornaments in the house and sold them to a jeweler. The same day, he cleared most of his debts.
"This was a pre-planned, cold-blooded murder," the SP said.
Nikhil said the medical reports of the victims on the table had surprised the police team when they went to the house where the bodies were lying.
He added that the accused had worked in two hospitals from where he was sacked.
None of the three children of Chandrappa were at home as they stayed separately, he said.
The police grew suspicious about Mallesh after the police came to know that he was the one who was seen last at home. Also, there was no forced entry into the home, Nikhil said.
