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7 Dead as Helicopter Carrying Kedarnath Pilgrims Crashes

June 16, 2025

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The New Indian Express Kochi

Seven persons on a helicopter en route to Guptkashi from the shrine of Kedarnath were killed when it crashed at Gaurikund area of Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district around 5:30 am on Sunday.

- NARENDRA SETHI @ Dehradun

This is the fifth such accident on the Chardham Yatra route since the pilgrimage started on April 30. The latest incident prompted suspension of all helicopter services for the Yatra until further orders.

The Bell 407, operated by Arn Aviation, was engulfed in flames immediately after the crash, reducing it to ashes.

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