Another tragedy has struck India following the deadly crash of a helicopter in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, claiming the lives of seven people, including an infant.
According to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the victims included six pilgrims and the pilot. The chopper was reportedly on a pilgrimage-related flight when the crash occurred.
Initial reports point to poor visibility and bad weather as the likely causes of the accident. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation.
The tragic incident comes just days after another deadly aviation disaster in India — the crash of an Air India aircraft that killed over 270 people.
Rescue and recovery operations in Uttarakhand have since concluded, and the identities of the victims are being verified.
Chief Minister Dhami has extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured government support for further inquiries and aid.
