Helicopter returning from Badrinath Dham crashes with 6 people on board; search operation on

New Delhi: A helicopter returning from Badrinath, the most prominent of the Char Dhams, crashed. Six people, including the pilot, were aboard the helicopter. The helicopter is reported to be missing between Jyotirmath and Badrinath. Police, SDRF, Army, and ITBP have rushed to the scene for relief and rescue operations. According to reports, the helicopter took off from Badrinath for Dehradun around 1:15 pm. The helicopter is believed to be owned by Trans Bharat Aviation Company. The wreckage of the helicopter has not yet been found. The SDRF and police are conducting a search operation.

The helicopter is expected to hit a rock

According to sources, it is suspected that the plane crashed after hitting a rock. The plane's last location was near Chai village in Joshimath . A rescue team, including the SDM, has been dispatched to the scene. The SDRF and SDRF teams are climbing the hill. According to Disaster Management Officer, a white object has been reported on fire in the forest above the JP Dam. Other helicopters have been sent for reconnaissance to assess the situation.

Information about the people on board the helicopter

According to reports, a Trans Bharat Company 'HCX' helicopter took off from the state government's helipad at 1:12 pm on Friday from Badrinath Dham. Approximately 15 minutes after departure for Sahasradhara, Dehradun, the helicopter lost ATC and RT communication. Since then, continuous efforts have been made to contact the helicopter, but no trace of it has been found. The helicopter that went missing in the accident was carrying five passengers, including the pilot, Himanshu. The passengers were Prathapa, Arun Salunke, Shankaragowda VG, Sudhir K, and H.S. Nagaraja.

CM Dhami expressed grief over the incident

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the incident. He said, "Unfortunate news has been received about a helicopter crash near Chai village, Joshimath. The district administration, the Disaster Management Department, and the SDRF are jointly conducting a rescue operation." I am personally monitoring the entire incident. I have given instructions to immediately airlift the seriously injured to a higher center for better treatment. I pray to God for the safety of the passengers.