BS EDIT: Char Dham Crash: A Wake-Up Call

By Business StandardPublished On Jun 18, 2025

Crisis in the Skies

5 crashes in 6 weeks. 2 fatal. Basic safety still missing

Unsafe Yet Busy

250 daily flights. No weather station. No air traffic control

Cheap Tickets, Costly Gaps

Low fares force rushed turnarounds, risking passenger safety

2013 Forgotten

Unchecked tourism still damages fragile hills despite past disasters

Luxury, Not Safety

High-end tours thrive, but oversight and regulation lag behind

Fix Before Flying Again

Services must not resume without strong safety protocols in place