Tragic Helicopter Crash in Uttarakhand Claims Lives of Six
Helicopter Incident in Gaurikund
Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash: A helicopter that went missing in Gaurikund has been confirmed to have crashed, according to Dr. V Murugeshan, the Uttarakhand ADG of Law and Order, on Sunday. There were six individuals aboard the helicopter, and all are presumed dead. Earlier reports indicated that the helicopter, which was traveling from Dehradun to Kedarnath, lost contact around 7:44 AM. The last known location of the helicopter was between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund.
It is believed that adverse weather conditions caused the helicopter, which departed at 5 AM with six people, including the pilot, to crash. So far, five fatalities have been reported.
The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) has issued a statement regarding the crash, confirming that rescue teams have been deployed to the site.
"At approximately 5:20 AM, a helicopter traveling from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi was reported to have crashed near Gaurikund. The aircraft had six passengers, including the pilot (five adults and one child). The passengers hailed from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. In response to the incident, NDRF and SDRF teams have been dispatched for rescue efforts," the statement read.
Uttarakhand helicopter crash | Today, at around 5:20 am, a helicopter, which was going from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, has been reported to have crashed near Gaurikund. There were six passengers, including the pilot (5 adults and 1 child). The passengers in the helicopter… pic.twitter.com/AVGtuxWKGj
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IG Garhwal Rajiv Swaroop stated, "The helicopter that crashed had taken off for Gaurikund after transporting devotees to Kedarnath. There were seven individuals on board. The crash site is in a very remote area, and police along with SDRF teams have been dispatched to the location."
#UPDATE | The helicopter that went missing in Gaurikund has crashed. There were six people on board the crashed helicopter. More details awaited: Uttarakhand ADG Law and Order, Dr V Murugeshan https://t.co/vDaSNjtSva
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Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his sorrow over the tragic event and offered prayers for the safety of all travelers involved. He noted that SDRF, local authorities, and other rescue teams are actively working on relief operations.
"I have received very sad news regarding a helicopter crash in the 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 travelers," CM Dhami posted on social media.
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।
बाबा केदार से सभी यात्रियों के सकुशल होने की कामना करता हूँ।
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) June 15, 2025
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.