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Five Haryana commandos swept away in Chinook jump; three rescued, two still missing
✍️ India.com
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 03:18 PM
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During a training drill in Haryana, a Chinook helicopter jump caused five commandos to be swept away; three have been rescued while two remain missing.
A training exercise involving a Chinook helicopter was underway in Haryana when a sudden mishap swept five army commandos away from the landing zone. The incident occurred shortly after the troops completed their airborne jump, prompting an immediate emergency response.
Rescue teams from the Indian Army and local authorities swiftly reached the site and managed to bring three of the commandos to safety. The rescued personnel were reported to be in stable condition and received medical attention on the spot.
Search operations continue for the remaining two commandos, with ground and aerial units deployed to locate them. Officials have not disclosed the exact location of the drill or the cause of the accident, but they affirmed that all possible measures are being taken to complete the rescue.
The incident underscores the risks associated with high‑altitude training drills and the importance of rapid response mechanisms within the armed forces. Further updates will be provided as the search progresses.
Rescue teams from the Indian Army and local authorities swiftly reached the site and managed to bring three of the commandos to safety. The rescued personnel were reported to be in stable condition and received medical attention on the spot.
Search operations continue for the remaining two commandos, with ground and aerial units deployed to locate them. Officials have not disclosed the exact location of the drill or the cause of the accident, but they affirmed that all possible measures are being taken to complete the rescue.
The incident underscores the risks associated with high‑altitude training drills and the importance of rapid response mechanisms within the armed forces. Further updates will be provided as the search progresses.