DEHRADUN, May 12 -- The helicopter services to Kedarnath have become operational once again after a brief halt caused due to delay in ATC clearance. The suspension of the chopper services had resulted in a narrative that the chopper services to Kedanath have been halted indefinitely in wake of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. Some social media posts had linked this brief halt with a chopper crash that had occurred a few days ago in Uttarkashi district on way to Gangotri Dham.

However, the government on Saturday came out with a categorical clarification that the Char Dham Yatra in the state is proceeding smoothly and that over 4 lakh devotees had already visited the sacred Dhams so far. Helicopter services for Kedarnath Dh...