Kedarnath tragedy: Helicopter services halted for 2 days— What led to crash?

Following a tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath shrine that claimed seven lives, Uttarakhand’s chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has mandated stringent safety protocols for helicopter services. Preliminary investigations suggest adverse weather and poor visibility contributed to the accident. Dhami has ordered a technical expert committee to formulate a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), ensuring thorough inspections and real-time weather assessments. Following a tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath shrine that claimed seven lives, Uttarakhand’s chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has mandated stringent safety protocols for helicopter services. Preliminary investigations suggest adverse weather and poor visibility contributed to the accident. Dhami has ordered a technical expert committee to formulate a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), ensuring thorough inspections and real-time weather assessments.