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Uttarakhand chopper crash: No radar, no rules; inside Kedarnath's risky circuit

IndiaTimes Monday, 16 June 2025
A surge in helicopter accidents, including two fatal crashes, has put Kedarnath's pilgrimage route under scrutiny. Pilots cite unpredictable weather, lack of air traffic control, and pressure to maintain flight schedules as major safety concerns.
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