Uttarakhand chopper crash: Mortal remains of all six victims recovered, sent to Rishikesh AIIMS
Officials said that after completing the necessary formalities, the mortal remains were sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, by helicopter
- ✓Officials said that after completing the necessary formalities, the mortal remains were sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, by helicopter
- ✓On Friday (October 30), the chopper crashed on a hillside near Chai village in Joshimath while it was returning to Dehradun from the Badrinath shrine.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under states public notices.
The mortal remains of all six people who died in the helicopter crash near Joshimath in Uttarakhand were recovered and sent to AIIMS, Rishikesh, on Sunday (November 1, 2026) morning, the Chamoli district administration said.
On Friday (October 30), the chopper crashed on a hillside near Chai village in Joshimath while it was returning to Dehradun from the Badrinath shrine. The mortal remains were brought to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Joshimath, by road.
Officials said that after completing the necessary formalities, the mortal remains were sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, by helicopter. "The bodies of all six deceased were taken out by rescue teams on foot on difficult mountain paths," mentions a statement issued by the district administration on Sunday (November 1).
The operation started on Friday (October 30) after the chopper crashed, but due to the difficult terrain and remote location, it took over 24 hours for teams to complete the operation.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 1 November 2026 |