Tragedy in the Skies: Chardham Yatra Helicopter Crash Claims Six Lives
TDP Lok Sabha member G Lakshminarayana's sister, Vedavati, was among six casualties in a helicopter crash en route to Gangotri, Uttarakhand. The crash occurred at about 8:45 am near Gangnani in Uttarkashi. Vedavati’s husband, Bhaskar, narrowly survived and is currently receiving treatment.
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A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand claimed the lives of six individuals, including Vedavati, the sister of TDP Lok Sabha member G Lakshminarayana. The accident occurred Thursday morning near Gangnani in the Uttarkashi district.
The helicopter, heading to the Gangotri temple, was part of the relatives' Chardham Yatra pilgrimage. Vedavati's husband, Bhaskar, is among the survivors and is undergoing treatment in a Rishikesh hospital.
G Lakshminarayana confirmed that his brother-in-law is in shock but responsive. The Anantapur MP expressed his sorrow for the loss and concern for Bhaskar's recovery.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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