Abdul Kalam copter crash: probe ordered

RANCHI, OCT. 1. The Jharkhand Government will order a probe into lapses which led to the crash of the helicopter carrying the Prime Minister's Scientific Advisor, Mr. Abdul Kalam, to Bokaro yesterday.

Talking to newspersons here today, the Chief Minister, Mr. Babulal Marandi, said he had demanded an explanation from the State administration why a single engine chopper was used for flying Mr. Kalam to Bokaro. Dr. Kalam escaped unhurt in the incident.

Mr. Marandi said the State Director General of Police, Mr. T.P. Sinha, had been asked to inquire into the matter. The State administration normally uses a twin engine aircraft for VVIP movement.

Regarding growing insurgency in the State, he said his Government was committed to flushing out the ultra outfits.

- UNI

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