Dehradun, May 24: A helicopter with seven people, including pilgrims, on board made an emergency landing in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath after developing a technical snag early on Friday. The helicopter landed a few metres from the helipad at the Himalayan temple, an official said. It was carrying seven people, including six pilgrims and the pilot. Everyone is safe, he said. Haryana: Seven Pilgrims Travelling to Vaishno Devi Shrine Killed, Over 20 Injured After Their Mini-Bus Meets With Accident on Ambala-Delhi-Jammu Highway (Watch Video).

Rudraprayag District Magistrate Saurabh Gaharwar said the helicopter took off from the Sirsi helipad for Kedarnath early on Friday. It developed a technical snag in its rear motor, prompting the pilot to make an emergency landing a few metres from the helipad in Kedarnath, he said citing preliminary reports. Char Dham Yatra 2024 Begins: 'Har Har Mahadev' Chants Echo as Doors of Kedarnath Dham, One of 12 Jyotirlingas, Open With Full Rituals (Watch Video).

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The pilot kept his cool and took a quick decision, averting a major mishap, Gaharwar said. Everyone is safe and the pilgrims have even returned after having "darshan" at the temple, he added. The incident occurred around 7 am and further investigations are underway, Gaharwar said.

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