Five Bengaluru Friends Killed As Helicopter Crashes During Char Dham Yatra In Chamoli

A spiritual pilgrimage turned into an unimaginable tragedy as a helicopter crash in Chamoli claimed the lives of <b>five Bengaluru friends</b>. The victims, identified as <b>Arun Salunke</b>, H S Nataraj, Prathap Ningraju, Sudheer K, and Shankar Gowda, were on a Char Dham trip when the fatal accident occurred.<br><br>While air travel is often marketed as the fastest and most convenient way to complete treacherous pilgrimage routes, recurring mountain aviation tragedies highlight persistent safety concerns in high-altitude terrain.<br><br>This heartbreaking incident leaves multiple families shattered, casting a dark shadow over seasonal pilgrimage tourism.