Gaya: Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari’s flight to Ranchi in Jharkhand was diverted to Gaya International Airport on Thursday afternoon due to bad weather.
Gadkari was travelling from Jharkhand’s Garhwa to Ranchi to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth ₹6,300 crore, officials said.
Gaya International Airport director Bangjit Saha said the minister’s plane was diverted because of bad weather and low visibility following heavy rain.
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The flight landed safely at Gaya International Airport at 4.30 pm on Thursday. “As soon as the minister’s plane was given permission to land, the paramilitary forces cordoned off the runway and ensured a safe landing. The minister took a rest in the waiting lounge,” Saha said.
The minister left after a chartered plane arrived from Ranchi. “He left for Ranchi at 5:30 pm. Later his plane also took off safely for Ranchi,” Saha added.
{{/usCountry}}The minister left after a chartered plane arrived from Ranchi. “He left for Ranchi at 5:30 pm. Later his plane also took off safely for Ranchi,” Saha added.
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