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Helicopter Drop Fatality During Flood Relief in Saran, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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A 65‑year‑old man died instantly when relief supplies dropped from a helicopter struck him on the head during a flood‑relief operation in Parshurampur village, Amanour block, Saran district, Bihar.
During a flood‑relief drive in Parshurampur village of Amanour block, Saran district, a helicopter was dropping relief supplies when a package struck a 65‑year‑old man on the head. The impact caused fatal injuries and the man died at the scene.
Local authorities confirmed the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drop. The helicopter was operating under the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority’s relief operations.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during aerial relief drops in flood‑affected areas. Officials have urged stricter adherence to guidelines to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Local authorities confirmed the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drop. The helicopter was operating under the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority’s relief operations.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during aerial relief drops in flood‑affected areas. Officials have urged stricter adherence to guidelines to prevent such tragedies in the future.