Goa, June 15 -- A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on June 15, 2025, claimed the lives of all seven people on board, including the pilot, five adult pilgrims, and a 23-month-old child. The Aryan Aviation helicopter was returning from the Kedarnath temple to Guptkashi when it crashed into a dense forested area between Gaurikund and Sonprayag around 5:20 am.

The crash occurred amid poor weather conditions. Preliminary reports indicate that the pilot attempted to maneuver the helicopter out of the valley but failed, leading to a devastating collision. Among the deceased were three members of the Jaiswal family from Maharashtra-Rajkumar Suresh Jaiswal, his wife Shraddha, and their daughter Kashi. Their son, Vivaan, was not on the fligh...