A serene morning turned into a scene of devastation as a helicopter crash near Gaurikund claimed seven lives, including a revered Indian Army veteran.

The seven people who died in a helicopter crash near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district have been identified, including an Indian Army veteran and new father of twins

Sunday's chopper crash in Uttarakhand was the fifth helicopter accident in the last six weeks that has triggered outrage and concern among people and has sent officials scrambling for answers.

Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand raise concerns over safety and regulation, prompting urgent government intervention and industry scrutiny.

The Uttarakhand High Court addressed concerns over helicopter safety for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims after a fatal crash. It questioned the state government on safety protocols and grounded services temporarily following recent accidents.

Multiple accidents in the last few weeks has made it obvious that travelling by air on the Char Dham Yatra route was hazardous.

Uttarakhand HC questions state on chopper crash surge, urges clarity on Char Dham Yatra flight safety protocols.

A helicopter returning with pilgrims from Kedarnath crashed in the Gaurikund forests during the early hours of Sunday. All seven onboard the chopped died in the crash

In the wake of the tragic helicopter crash near Gaurikund that claimed seven lives, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the establishment of a centralised command and coordination centre in Dehradun to oversee real-time helicopter operations in the state.

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