Six killed in Uttarakhand helicopter crash including Delhi pilot

A helicopter operating in Uttarakhand crashed, resulting in the deaths of six people on board, officials said. The aircraft was carrying Captain Himanshu Sabharwal, a pilot based in Delhi, along with five passengers. Among the deceased were V B Shankar Gowda, a crime branch official from Bengaluru, and two lawyers identified as Pratapa and Arun Salunke. The other passengers were identified as Sudhir K and HS Nataraja. Authorities have confirmed the identities of all six victims following the incident. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway as rescue and recovery operations continue in the region. The incident marks a significant loss in the region, with the crash claiming the lives of professionals from multiple sectors including law enforcement, aviation, and the legal fraternity.