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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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Seven people, including a two-year-old boy, died this Sunday when the helicopter they were returning from a pilgrimage temple in Kedarnath, in the region of...

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FRESH NEWS broke the news in on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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