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Six killed, including five Bengaluru residents, in helicopter crash near Joshimath, Uttarakhand
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:14 PM
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A helicopter crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand, killing all six on board, five of whom were from Bengaluru.
A helicopter went down near the hill town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand, leaving six people dead. The aircraft was reported to have crashed in a remote area of the Chamoli district, prompting a swift rescue operation by local authorities and the Indian Air Force.
Among the victims, five were identified as residents of Bengaluru, while the sixth passenger’s details have not been disclosed. Emergency teams reached the crash site within hours, but the rugged terrain limited immediate access.
The Uttarakhand police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest adverse weather conditions may have played a role, but a full technical analysis is pending.
Family members of the deceased have been informed, and the state government has announced compensation for the victims’ families in accordance with existing aviation accident guidelines.
Among the victims, five were identified as residents of Bengaluru, while the sixth passenger’s details have not been disclosed. Emergency teams reached the crash site within hours, but the rugged terrain limited immediate access.
The Uttarakhand police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest adverse weather conditions may have played a role, but a full technical analysis is pending.
Family members of the deceased have been informed, and the state government has announced compensation for the victims’ families in accordance with existing aviation accident guidelines.