By Mukesh 
An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) helicopter on a routine training sortie from Kochi on Thursday (April 23, 2026) noon deviated from its intended track and flew over the hills of Pamba, where Sabarimala Ayyapppa Temple is located, reportedly following inclement weather.
The unusual sight reportedly led to people shooting videos of the ‘low-flying’ helicopter over the Sabarimala temple shrine, which is a high-security zone.