Helicopter carrying six people crashes in Uttarakhand after reportedly losing contact
Chief Minister Dhami says rescue operation under way; condition of passengers unknown
A helicopter carrying six people, including five pilgrims, crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand on Friday after reportedly taking off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath and losing contact. Rescue teams have been sent to the area near Joshimath in Chamoli district, but the condition of those on board remains unclear, officials said.