Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India, killing seven people
- A helicopter carrying seven pilgrims crashed early Sunday morning near Gauri Mai Khark in Rudraprayag district, killing all onboard.
- Authorities indicated that the helicopter accident was caused by low visibility conditions and unfavorable weather over the Gaurikund forest area at the time.
- The helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd, was en route from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi when it caught fire after crashing.
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that a strict SOP will mandate thorough technical checks and accurate weather data before flights.
- The state government has temporarily suspended all helicopter flights around the Char Dham pilgrimage area and established a high-level panel to assess and enhance safety measures.
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Helicopter crashes near Kedarnath in India, all seven on board killed
A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed in northern India early Sunday, killing all seven people on board, including a 23-month-old infant, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, operated by Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd, was en route from the Kedarnath shrine to Guptkashi in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district when it went down around 5.30am local time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Indian Express (@i…
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