Karnataka leaders mourn five tourists killed in Uttarakhand chopper crash
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Governor Sudha Yadav expressed grief over the deaths of five Karnataka residents in a helicopter accident.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Governor Sudha Yadav expressed their condolences on Saturday regarding the deaths of five tourists from the state in a helicopter crash near Joshimath, Uttarakhand. The accident occurred on Friday and resulted in six fatalities, including the pilot, Capt. Himanshu, according to reports by Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times, and Deccan Herald.
The deceased passengers from Karnataka have been identified as Hassan businessman Prathapa, poultry businessman H S Natraja, advocates Shankar Gowda and Sudheer K, and Bengaluru Police Central Crime Branch inspector Arun Salunke. The victims had reportedly travelled to the region to offer prayers.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar stated that his government is working with authorities to provide aid to those affected. He noted that officials in Delhi are also monitoring the situation and that he has shared all relevant information with them.
Governor Sudha Yadav issued a statement saying she was deeply anguished by the tragedy. She said the Governor’s Office is coordinating with authorities to assist the bereaved families and to ensure the dignified repatriation of the deceased pilgrims to Karnataka.
Shivakumar also mentioned he had spoken to seers in Kedarnath, including those from Karnataka, regarding the closure of temples on October 10. He said arrangements have been made to organise necessary requirements for those involved.