The bodies of victims from a helicopter crash near Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district have been recovered by the district administration and other agencies.
The crash site was located in an extremely rugged, high-altitude mountainous area, making access difficult for the rescue teams. Joint teams reached the site by trekking along challenging mountain trails from the Pandukeshwar side.
12-kilometre journey to the road head
Personnel from the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, State Disaster Response Force, National Disaster Response Force, district administration, police and Forest Department took part in the recovery operation.
The teams reached the crash site late in the evening. They then carried the mortal remains for 12 kilometres on foot to the nearest road head.
From the road head, the bodies were airlifted by helicopter to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh on Sunday morning.
-mortem and handover to families
A -mortem examination will be conducted at AIIMS Rishikesh. After the examination, the bodies will be handed over to their respective families.
The recovery operation involved coordination between the district administration and multiple agencies because of the difficult terrain and high altitude at the crash location.
Conclusion
The victims’ bodies have been recovered from the difficult-to-access crash site near Joshimath and taken to AIIMS Rishikesh. They will be handed over to their families after -mortem examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the helicopter crash occur?
The crash occurred near Joshimath in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Q. Which agencies took part in the recovery operation?
The Indian Army, ITBP, SDRF, NDRF, district administration, police and Forest Department participated in the operation.
Q. How did the teams reach the crash site?
They trekked from the Pandukeshwar side along difficult mountain trails.
Q. How far were the remains carried on foot?
The rescue teams carried the mortal remains 12 kilometres to the nearest road head.
Q. Where were the bodies taken?
The bodies were airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh on Sunday morning.
Q. What will happen next?
A -mortem examination will be conducted before the bodies are handed over to their respective families.
