New Delhi, June 15 -- Helicopter services for Kedarnath have been suspended for the next two days after a chopper taking devotees from the pilgrim crashed, claiming seven lives, including that of an infant, on Sunday.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told news agency ANI that the helicopter service would not run for the next two days,

"Helicopter services will not run today or tomorrow. These services will remain closed until the safety of the passengers is ensured," he said.

The DGCA has also announced that, as a precautionary measure, the frequencies of helicopter operations to Char Dham will be reduced.

Dhami has directed the aviation companies to strictly comply with safety norms issued by the Directorate General of ...