After Sunday morning Helicopter crash in UttarakhandTwo managers of the helicopter operator, Aryan Aviation were later booked in an FIR registered during the day, which was registered during the day on charges of murder.
The FIR accused the operator of “gross negligence” and listed several alleged laps. It said that the helicopter closed about 50 minutes before its allotted time, during the conditions of poor visibility due to clouds and fog.
All seven people, including a two -year -old child, died, when the hallicopter died near Gaurikund in Rudraprayag district after taking pilgrims of Char Dham Yatra of Kedarnath.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami later ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. All Char Dham Yatra operations by Aryan Aviation, an operator of the crashed Bell 407 helicopter, have been suspended with immediate effect, and two other helicopter pilots, working for a separate operator, have been suspended for six months to fly in “unsuitable weather conditions”.
The FIR was registered against Aryan Aviation Officers under BNS Section 105 (not guilty of murder) and aircraft act.
Rescue and relief personnel at the site of the helicopter crash near Garikund. (Express photo)
It said, “Aryan Aviation Private Limited was allotted the first flying slot for helicopter operation between 15-06-2025, 6 am to 7 am. However, the accident took place around 5.30 am, before the allotted slot. Flying slot, which is to be ensured by the base manager.”
It also said that it was mandatory to check the weather conditions before the take-off. “The morning of the incident, the area was covered with clouds and fog. Despite this, the helicopter was operated, in a clear violation of the SOP.”
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The debris of the helicopter which crashed near Gaurikund on Sunday morning. (Express photo)
The FIR further alleged, “Aryan Aviation Private Limited, with its manager Vikas Tommer and accountable manager Kaushik Pathak, well known that SOP’s disregard could result in loss of life and property. The conditions of the accident suggest that Aryan Aviation Private Limited and its managers did not lead by DGCA and UCAD.”
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