A tragic incident unfolded in the flood-affected Saran district of Bihar, where a 58-year-old man lost his life after allegedly being struck by a relief material packet airdropped from a helicopter.
Key Highlights:
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The Incident: The event occurred on Friday afternoon near a relief camp in Parshurampur village, located within the Amnour police station jurisdiction.
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The Victim: The deceased has been identified as 58-year-old local resident Anil Kumar Singh.
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Official Statements: Marhaura Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Savindra Kumar Das stated that preliminary observations indicate the airdropped relief package struck the victim on the head around 3:30 PM, leading to his fatal injury.
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Investigation Ongoing: The body has been transferred to a hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police noted that the exact cause of death will be officially confirmed once the autopsy report is finalized. Meanwhile, local authorities are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the airdrop.
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Additional Mishap: In a separate incident during the same relief operations, a low-flying helicopter’s downdraft blew away a tin sheet roof, which struck and injured a woman’s leg. She received medical treatment and is reported to be recovering well.
