A helicopter crashed in Gaurikund area near Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand on Sunday morning. All 7 people, including the pilot, died in this accident at around 5:20 am. Among those who lost their lives in the accident, Pilot Rajveer Singh Chauhan, resident of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, is also included. He was a resident of Shastri Nagar area and retired from the army as Lieutenant Colonel.
Service for 14 years in army
After serving in the army for about 14 years, he joined as a pilot civil aviation area. According to sources close to the family, Rajveer Singh became the father of twins a few months ago, causing happiness in the house. All the passengers in the helicopter are said to be devotees, who were returning after seeing Baba Kedarnath. The accident occurred due to technical fault or due to weather, it will be confirmed only after investigation.
Chief Minister mourned
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed condolences. He wrote on social media ‘X’, “The news of the life of Rajasthan pilots and other devotees in the Kedarnath helicopter crack is very sad. Baba Kedar, give the departed souls a place in their shrines and give the mournful family the strength to endure this thunderstorm. Om Shanti!”
The news of the life of Rajasthan pilots and other devotees in the Kedarnath helicopter accident is very sad.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister tweeted
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot mourned the death of a Jaipur pilot in the Kedarnath helicopter crash. He wrote, “7 people, including Pilot Rajveer Singh Chauhan, a resident of Jaipur in a helicopter crash near Kedarnath, are very sad. My deep condolences in this difficult time are with a heartbreaking family. God should give him the power to bear this trauma. And give peace to the souls of the dead. Om peace.”
Minister Rajyavardhan Singh expressed grief over pilot’s death
Rajasthan government minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore wrote on social media, “The pilot lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rajvir Singh Chauhan of Jaipur is extremely tragic in the helicopter accident while going to Kedarnath. It is extremely tragic. Give peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family in this difficult time. The entire state is with the family in this hour. Om peace!”
