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All Six Victims' Bodies Recovered from Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash, Sent to Rishikesh AIIMS
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:02 PM
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The mortal remains of the six people killed in the recent Uttarakhand helicopter crash have been recovered and transferred to AIIMS in Rishikesh for identification.
Rescue teams operating in Uttarakhand have completed the recovery of the bodies of all six victims of the helicopter crash that occurred earlier this week. The operation, coordinated by the state disaster management authority and local police, concluded after thorough searches in the crash zone.
The recovered remains have been handed over to medical officials at AIIMS in Rishikesh, where forensic experts will conduct identification procedures. Hospital authorities confirmed that the bodies will be processed in accordance with standard protocols to inform the families.
Officials declined to disclose the exact cause of the crash pending a formal investigation, but said that all necessary steps are being taken to determine the factors involved. The incident has prompted calls for a review of helicopter safety measures in the mountainous region.
The families of the deceased have been notified and are being provided with counselling support by the state government. Further updates will be issued as the investigation progresses.
The recovered remains have been handed over to medical officials at AIIMS in Rishikesh, where forensic experts will conduct identification procedures. Hospital authorities confirmed that the bodies will be processed in accordance with standard protocols to inform the families.
Officials declined to disclose the exact cause of the crash pending a formal investigation, but said that all necessary steps are being taken to determine the factors involved. The incident has prompted calls for a review of helicopter safety measures in the mountainous region.
The families of the deceased have been notified and are being provided with counselling support by the state government. Further updates will be issued as the investigation progresses.