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Fresh Tragedy Hits India As Helicopter Carrying Hindu Pilgrims Crashes, Kills All 7 On Board

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Initial findings indicate that poor weather conditions likely played a role in the fatal incident.

India has suffered another aviation tragedy after a helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed, killing all seven people on board.

The helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, went down just minutes after taking off from Kedarnath, a sacred pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand. It was en route to Guptkashi, another popular Himalayan destination for devotees.

 

According to officials cited by Sky News, the crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. local time in a densely forested area, several miles off the designated pilgrimage route.

Initial findings indicate that poor weather conditions likely played a role in the fatal incident.

 

Rescue and recovery operations are underway, while aviation authorities are expected to review safety protocols for flights operating in Uttarakhand’s challenging mountainous terrain.

 

This latest incident has sent shockwaves across the country, coming just days after India was gripped by a far more catastrophic accident — the Air India crash in Ahmedabad that claimed the lives of at least 270 people.

 

That crash, which occurred on Thursday, involved a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner that plummeted into a residential building near a medical college hostel minutes after takeoff.

 

Of the 242 people on board, only one passenger survived. Another 29 people were killed on the ground.

 

In response to that disaster, Indian aviation authorities ordered urgent technical inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft with GEnx engines. The directive mandates comprehensive checks on takeoff performance, electronic engine control systems, and fuel components.

 

The global community has continued to mourn with India. French President Emmanuel Macron offered condolences following the Air India crash, stating, “We have learned with deep emotion of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. In this time of sorrow, I extend our heartfelt thoughts to the victims’ loved ones and to Prime Minister @NarendraModi.”

 

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also shared her sympathies: “Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad. On behalf of the Italian Government and myself, I express my sincerest condolences to the families of the victims and our full solidarity with the Indian people in this time of great sorrow.”

 

Thursday’s crash saw a 40-year-old man, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, reported as the lone survivor in the deadly incident that rocked India.

 

“Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly,” Vishwash, who received “impact injuries” on his chest, eyes, and feet, told Hindustan Times.

 

Vishwash, a British national, was in India for a few days to visit his family and was returning to the UK along with his brother, Ajay Kumar Ramesh (45).

 

Vishwash, who still had his boarding pass, told HT, “When I got up, there were bodies all around me. I was scared. I stood up and ran. There were pieces of the plane all around me. Someone grabbed hold of me and put me in an ambulance and brought me to the hospital.”

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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