In India, there are some religious destinations where devotees even have the option to travel by helicopter. However, these journeys do not always go as planned. In an unfortunate incident, a helicopter in Uttarakhand travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed on Friday, October 30. Scroll down to know more about the incident!
Helicopter Crashes Near Joshimath In Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand: A helicopter carrying six people has reportedly crashed near Joshimath, Chamoli district, while travelling from Badrinath towards Dehradun.
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In a recent incident, a helicopter travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand‘s Chamoli district. According to News18, as per the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), the helicopter involved in the incident belonged to Trans Bharat Aviation Pvt. Ltd. It was operating under the call sign VT-HCX.
The helicopter took off around 1:14 PM, but during the journey, it lost communication while flying over the Joshimath valley. Its tracking system also stopped showing its location. This made it difficult for authorities to know its exact whereabouts. However, officials received information about the helicopter crash at around 2:21 PM from the SDM of Joshimath. As per the Joshimath administration, the helicopter was last tracked near an Army camp located above Chayee village.
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Six People Died In Helicopter Crash
Soon after receiving information about the crash, teams from the Indian Army, Chamoli district administration and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the area to carry out rescue operations. However, unfortunately, all five passengers and the pilot died in the crash.
The five passengers were identified as Prathapa, Arun, Shankar Gowda, Sudheer K and HS Natraja. All five were from Bengaluru. The pilot was identified as Captain Himanshu Sabharwal. Arun Salanke, who died in the crash, was also an inspector with Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch (CCB).
We express our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones.
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FAQs
What are the famous places in Uttarakhand?
In Uttarakhand, you can visit tourist destinations like Nainital, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Auli, Jim Corbett National Park and Valley of Flowers.
What is the capital of Uttarakhand?
Dehradun is the winter capital of Uttarakhand, while Bhararisain, in the Gairsain region is the summer capital.
What is the best time to visit Uttarakhand?
The best time to visit Uttarakhand is from March to June and September to November.
