Six killed in Uttarakhand helicopter crash

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Six people were killed in a helicopter crash in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday, a state civil aviation official said. The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath before losing contact, and a joint rescue operation was carried out by the district administration.

Why it matters：Crashes on pilgrimage routes raise safety questions about helicopter travel in remote mountain regions.

Key points

  • Six people killed in Uttarakhand
  • The helicopter took off from Badrinath before losing contact
  • A joint rescue operation was launched

Sources (original reporting)

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