Dehradun, Oct. 30 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that a joint rescue operation was underway following a helicopter crash near Chayi village, close to Joshimath.

"We have received the unfortunate news of a helicopter crash near Chayi village, close to Joshimath. A joint rescue operation is being conducted by the district administration, disaster management department, and SDRF," he wrote on X.

"I myself am continuously monitoring the entire incident. Instructions have been given to immediately airlift the seriously injured to higher centers for better treatment," he said.

"I pray to God for the safe return of the passengers," Dhami added.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army, Chamoli district administration and ...