Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday to inquire about an incident involving Shinde’s helicopter. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions.

The helicopter, carrying Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, encountered poor weather that caused a deviation from its intended flight path, necessitating an unscheduled landing at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu. Following the incident, Modi expressed concern for Shinde’s safety and advised caution in future travel.

The Prime Minister’s visit underscores the gravity with which the government is treating the episode, given the risks posed by sudden weather changes during air travel. No injuries were reported, and Shinde remains in good health. The incident has prompted discussions about the need for heightened safety protocols for aerial transport of public officials during the monsoon season.