A Pawan Hans spokesperson said, "The helicopter has taken off from Port Blair with 2 crew members and 5 passengers. All are rescued and are safe. No injuries reported to any of the rescued persons."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter incident and said that India stands in solidarity with people of Iran in this hour of distress. PM Modi said that he is praying for well-being of Raisi and the leaders accompanying him onb
"The Chief Minister directed concerned authorities to investigate the cause of the accident. Along with this, instructions have been given to ensure that such incidents do not recur in future," the CMO said.