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Seven people, including toddler, killed in horror India helicopter disaster
The tragedy comes just three days after an Air India plane bound for London crashed in the city of Ahmedabad. Seven people, including a young child, have died after a tragic helicopter crash in India in the early hours of Sunday, June 15, according to local reports. The aircraft crashed within minutes of taking off from the town of Kedarnath, and was carrying Hindu pilgrims to a prominent holy site in the Himalayas. It came down in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, with the pilot also losing his life, the Express reports. Nilesh Bharne, IG Law and Order, told local newspaper the Indian Express: 'Around 5.20am on Sunday, the helicopter went missing after taking passengers from Kedarnath, en route to Guptkashi. It crashed in Gaurikund, leading to seven deaths. We are ascertaining the reason for the crash.' The helicopter was operated by Aryan Aviation, a private service. Officials said it is believed the crash was caused by poor weather conditions in the area. Authorities have since launched a search and rescue operation, and are expected to review operational protocols for regional flights, according to a local disaster official. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote on social media: 'The extremely distressing news of a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district has been received. SDRF, local administration and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations.' A meeting is due to take place, chaired by the chief minister, to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. According to India Today, some of the country's top officials will be in attendance, including the Chief Secretary, Secretary of Tourism and Civil Aviation, and Secretary of Disaster Management. Organisations including the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the Directorate of Information will also be represented. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The incident comes just three days after the horror Air India crash which saw at least 270 people die after a Boeing 787 bound for London plunged to the ground in the north-western Indian city of Ahmedabad, moments after taking off. All but of the people on board were killed, with sole survivor Vishwash Kumar Ramesh walking away from the wreckage. He said he managed to escape after his side of the aircraft fell onto the ground floor of a building, and he was able to force his way out via a broken door. Locals immediately rushed to his aid before he was taken to hospital.
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Uttarakhand: Seven dead in Rudraprayag as helicopter carrying pilgrims crashes
Seven persons died on Sunday in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district when a helicopter carrying pilgrims taking part in the Char Dham Yatra crashed near the Gaurikund area, The Indian Express reported. The helicopter, which was travelling from Kedarnath to Guptkashi, went missing around 5.20 am, Inspector General (Law and Order) Nilesh Bharne said. The crash took place at Gauri Mai Khark, which is about 5 kilometres uphill from Gaurikund. The pilot of the helicopter – Captain Rajbir Singh Chauhan from Jaipur – was among those killed, The Indian Express reported. The others were Vikram Rawat from Uttarakhand, Vinod Devi and Trishti Singh from Uttar Pradesh, Rajkumar Suresh Jaiswal from Gujarat, Shraddha Rajkumar Jaiswal and two-year-old Kashi from Maharashtra. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority said that the helicopter, a BELL 407 utility chopper belonging to a company named Aryan Aviation Private Limited, crashed because of unknown reasons. Uttarakhand | A helicopter crash took place on the Kedarnath route, in the Gaurikund area under Rudraprayag district. According to preliminary information, bad weather is being considered as the possible cause of this accident. A total of 07 people were on board the helicopter.… — ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025 This was the fifth helicopter accident in Uttarakhand in about 40 days, The Hindu reported. In the wake of the accidents, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered the formulation of a standard operating procedure for helicopter services in the state. 'The Chief Minister has directed the Chief Secretary to constitute a committee of technical experts that will conduct an in-depth review of all technical and safety aspects of helicopter operations and formulate the SOP,' The Indian Express quoted the chief minister's office as saying. 'This committee will ensure that heli-services operate in a safe, transparent manner and in strict adherence to established standards.'
