Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has expressed grief over the incident of helicopter crash in Gaurikund, Uttarakhand.
Dr Singh said that it was a heart-rending accident that claimed lives of our 20 brave soldiers, crew members and relief personnel, who were on the operation to rescue and relieve the calamity victims. They have sacrificed their lives while rescuing the calamity victims in Uttarakhand, added Dr Singh.
Raman has paid homage to all the relief personnel, who lost their life in the accident, and has expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
A MI-17 helicopter of Indian Air Force crashed on its way to Gaurikund from Kedarnath, and about 20 persons, including the personnel of Indian Air Force, NRDF and ITBP, along with several relief personnel, died in the incident.