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The Russian-built [5] Mil Mi-17 medium-lift helicopter was one of the first batch of 80 of its type built for the IAF under the terms of a 2008 contract. [6] Delivered to the IAF in 2011 and inducted into service in 2012, [7] the helicopter had flown over 26 hours without incident since its most recent servicing.
It is known as the ‘Manimahesh Yatra’. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has declared it as a state-level pilgrimage. [4] There are two trekking routes to the lake. One is from Hadsar village that is mostly frequented by pilgrims and trekkers. This route is easier and has arrangements for basic food and accommodation during the pilgrimage ...
The Manimahesh Kailash Peak, 5,653 metres (18,547 ft), also known as Chamba Kailash, which stands towering high over the Manimahesh Lake, is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, the Hindu deity. It is located in the Bharmour subdivision of the Chamba district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh .
Following the incident, local people from the surrounding Karipur village rushed to the accident site to rescue trapped victims from the aircraft, [51] followed by 40 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel who were guarding the perimeter of the airport, a quick reaction team and the Chief Airport Security Officer.
“A helicopter from a fellow Philadelphia station captured the wreckage, the debris discovered in a heavily wooded area after Chopper 6 went down last night, a pilot and photographer on board.
The pilgrims barefooted, singing and dancing to the hymns of God Shiva, undertake this trek of 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from the nearest road point of Hadsar, [17] to the Manimahesh Lake. The Manimahesh Yatra that starts from Krishna Janmashtami, ends after fifteen days with Radhashtami. [18]
Action News’ helicopter Chopper 6, carrying a pilot and a photographer from the Action News team, crashed into a wooded area of New Jersey.
The Indian Prime Minister's Office confirmed the helicopter's crash on the morning of 3 September and the death of all aboard, including that of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. [ 12 ] [ 13 ] The Director General of Police said that the bodies of Reddy and others were charred beyond recognition and had to be identified on the basis of clothing. [ 14 ]