The Cheetah and Chetak helicopter fleet with the Indian Air Force and Army have been grounded for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to carry out comprehensive safety checks.
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The ruling came in the wake of a fatal crash in West Bengal on Nov. 30 that killed three soldiers.
Those operated by the Navy and the Cheetal variant are not affected by the grounding.