By Admin 
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya was going from La Marts to Kaushambi by helicopter on Saturday (7 March). During this time, due to a fault in his helicopter, he had to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport. Meanwhile the entire helicopter was filled with smoke.
Keshav Prasad Maurya narrowly escaped in this incident. At present there has been no news of any kind of damage. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya had flown to Kaushambi in a helicopter from La Marts Ground, Lucknow. But due to a sudden malfunction, his helicopter had to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport.
Deputy CM’s helicopter filled with smoke
It is being told that Keshav Prasad Maurya is still present at the airport. Apart from the pilot, a colleague and a PSO were present in the helicopter. Meanwhile, sources claim that the entire helicopter was filled with smoke due to which it had to be landed hurriedly at Lucknow airport.
It is being told that as soon as the helicopter took off, the cabin started filling with smoke. Due to the wisdom of the pilot, the decision of immediate emergency landing was taken. Let us tell you that the Deputy Chief Minister was going to Kaushambi today to participate in various programs. As soon as the pilot noticed the malfunction, he took the helicopter back towards Lucknow airport. After which a safe landing took place there.
Investigation started for security reasons
There is panic among the officials after this incident. During this time, the helicopter is being thoroughly inspected for security reasons. At present he has been kept at the airport only. The team has started investigating the technical deficiencies in the helicopter. At present there is no possibility of any loss of life or property in this incident.
He was going to attend the Saras Mahotsav program in Kaushambi. Meanwhile, he would also communicate with party officials. Apart from this, he was also going to have a meeting with departmental officials. The Deputy CM was going to visit many projects and conduct on-site inspection.