Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's helicopter makes emergency landing in Satara

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Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde's helicopter made an emergency landing in the state's Satara district.

"In the evening, CM Eknath Shinde's helicopter took off for Pune from his village Dare in Satara. Shortly after the take off, it began raining heavyily, forcing the captain to redirect the helicopter back to Dare," sources from air traffic control (ATC) informed.

The CM and the others flying in the helicopter were safe, said officials. Shinde later left for Pune by car, news agency PTI stated.

More details are awaited.