On June 15, 2025, a helicopter crashed near Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand, killing 7 people, including the pilot. The accident took place in the forests of Gaurikund in Rudraprayag, where bad weather is being blamed as the main reason. Details of the accident The helicopter, belonging to Aryan Aviation, was going from Kedarnath to Guptkashi when it crashed near Gaurikund at 5:20 am. The deceased include Rajveer (pilot), Vinod, Vikram, Trishti, Rajkumar, Shraddha, and Rashi, who are residents of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Rescue operations Uttarakhand Additional Director General (Law and Order) Dr. V. Murugashan confirmed that teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have reached the spot for rescue. The accident took place in a remote area, which is causing difficulties in the rescue operations. Chief Minister's response Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his grief while posting on X and said, "SDRF and local administration are busy in the rescue operations. I am with all the Baba Cadres." "I pray for the safety of the passengers." Conclusion This is the fifth helicopter accident in Uttarakhand in two months, raising serious questions about air safety during the Char Dham Yatra. Authorities urgently need to strengthen safety measures.