Helicopter operators threaten Char Dham service suspension over co-pilot rule

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Helicopter operators serving the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit have warned they may suspend their services in protest against a co-pilot requirement. The operators argue that the rule raises their operating costs and complicates routine flight schedules. They have indicated that the disruption could affect pilgrims travelling to the Himalayan shrines. The operators are seeking a review of the regulation before the pilgrimage season reaches its peak.

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