Key Highlights: An aircraft transporting Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Director General of Police Atul Verma was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Shimla’s Jubbarhatti Airport following an unforeseen technical malfunction. The Alliance Air-operated 42-seater aircraft came to a sudden halt mid-runway, with the pilot deploying emergency brakes to mitigate risks. Passengers were forewarned of the situation, ensuring a composed atmosphere within the cabin. In the aftermath, the Dharamshala-bound flight was canceled due to the operational setback. The aircraft is primarily assigned to the Delhi-Shimla-Dharamshala route.
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