Watch: Indian army soldiers fall from helicopter during Republic Day practice
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Published: Jan 11, 2018, 02:25 IST | Updated: Jan 11, 2018, 02:25 IST
Army jawans fall from helicopter during practice
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The soldiers received minor injuries.
India's Republic Day preparations were jolted on Wednesday after three soldiers were injured when a rope atop a helicopter snappedduring live practice and the soldiers fell on the ground.
The soldiers received minor injuries. The Army has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
The Indian Army begins drills around Rajpath in Delhi at least a month in advance amid heavy security cover in the area.
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