The services of helicopters for Kedarnath were suspended for the next two days after the helicopter who crashed the pilgrim from the pilgrim and claimed seven lives on Sunday, including the child’s life.
Uttarakhand chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told the news agency or that the helicopter service will not run for another two days,
“Helicopter services will not run today or tomorrow. These services will remain closed until passengers’ safety has been ensured,” he said.
DGCA also announced that the frequency of helicopter operations to Char Dham would be reduced as preventive measures.
Dhami ordered airlines to strictly adhere to the security standards issued by the General of Civil Aviation, and warned against strict measures against those who will extend these rules.
“An emergency meeting was immediately called, in which the instructions were given that the rules of our DGCA should not be violated,” he said.
He added that pilots flying in the upper Himalayan areas should have experience in the region and urged the airlines to ensure it.
The main minister proposed the establishment of a control and command center for helicopters and said that strict steps would be taken against the culprits of Sunday accidents.
However, he also mentioned that the accident was caused by “bad weather”. “I pray to God for those who lost their lives,” he said.
Helicopter accident
On Sunday, June 15, seven people were killed, including a pilot aboard a helicopter after the helicopter crashed near the wooded Gaurikund area in the RudraPrayag district.
Aryan Aviation Helicopter flew to Guptkashi of Kedarnath Dham when he crashed today at 5:30 in the morning.
The Office for Investigation of Air accidents (AAIB) will investigate the accident.
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