Rahul jet loses radar contact

Hubballi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi had a flight scare on Thursday as his aircraft lost radar contact for over three minutes as the pilot reportedly flew above the prescribed altitude while landing at the Hubballi airport. While the airport authorities denied any technical snag on the flight, the Congress party has alleged intentional tampering with the aircraft.

Mr Gandhi was heading for Uttara Kannada district. The airport  authorities have sought an explanation from the pilot and are holding the plane for 24-hour observation.

KPCC general secretary Shakir Sanadi raised serious questions about the possibility of intentional tampering with the aircraft.