Kedarnath Dham News: During the Chardham Yatra, a helicopter crashed during a flight on Sunday, killing seven people. This includes a child. This accident happened in Gaurikund area of Rudprayag in Uttarakhand. As soon as the information was received, SDRF and NDRF teams reached the spot for relief and rescue work, where the work of removing the debris of the helicopter is going on.
The helicopter that crashed belonged to Aryan Company, in which 7 people were traveling. The tragic accident happened at 5.30 am. Bad weather is being said to be the reason for the crash. Helicopter Nodal Officer Rahul Choubey and District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar have confirmed the crash of the helicopter.
जनपद रुद्रप्रयाग में हेलीकॉप्टर के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने का अत्यंत दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। एसडीआरएफ, स्थानीय प्रशासन एवं अन्य रेस्क्यू दल राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों में जुटे हैं।
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) June 15, 2025
बाबा केदार से सभी यात्रियों के सकुशल होने की कामना करता हूँ।
CM Dhami expressed grief over the incident
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the helicopter accident. He posted on Instagram and wrote that he has received very sad news of a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, local administration and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of all the passengers.