Arunachal Pradesh: Bhutan Ground search on for Dorjee's chopper
AP:The ground search operation is being conducted by 3000 personnel from the Indian Army, ITBP and SSB with assistance from state police, Defence sources said.Two IAF Mi-17 choppers took off from Tawang this morning for aerial search but had to return from Sela Pass due to thick haze over the mountains.
Four MI-17 choppers have been positioned at Tezpur and are likely to conduct search operation if weather condition improves, Defence spokesman N N Joshi said.Several local people have also voluntarily joined the search as a somber mood descended among the people after the the ISRO satellite report showed metal parts in the area.
Official sources said two commando platoons of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), a Deputy Inspector General of Police and Superintendent of Police were deputed to supervise and closely monitor the ground operation yesterday.
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