Karnataka Cong President DK Shivakumar's helicopter hit by eagle, lands safely

KPCC president DK Shivakumar suffered a bird hit to his helicopter on the way to Mulabagilu for an election rally on Tuesday.

Published on: May 2, 2023, 14:43:46 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar suffered a bird hit to his helicopter on the way to Mulabagilu for an election rally on Tuesday. An eagle collided with the leader's chopper 's near the Jakkur airport, the Karnataka Congress said.

Another person traveling along with Shivakumar sustained minor injuries in the incident, according to news agency ANI. Reports said the chopper made an emergency landing at the HAL airport. Visuals shared by the Karnataka Congress on social media showed that the helicopter's windshield glass was broken.

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“DK Sivakumar's helicopter was hit by an eagle at the Jakkur airport, as a result of which the glass was broken, however the helicopter landed safely without any untoward incident,” the Karnataka Congress tweeted.

Shivakumar was headed towards Kolar district to attend a public meeting. The chopper flew from Jakkur airport in Bengaluru but was hit by an eagle and had to make an emergency landing at the HAL airport.

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All persons inside the helicopter are safe, the Congress said. Further details are underway. The Congress is busy with campaigns and rallies ahead of the Karnataka assembly election, due to be held next Wednesday. Prominent leaders including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi are in the midst of touring different parts of the state for roadshows and public meetings.

The Congress party also released its poll manifesto on Tuesday, in which they promised 200 units of free power to each household, ₹2,000 to each woman head of the family under the Gruha Lakshmi project and ₹3,000 to unemployed graduates for two years, among other things.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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