A small aircraft vanished from radar screens shortly after departing from the remote Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath, raising urgent search concerns. Authorities confirmed the plane lost contact with air traffic control shortly after takeoff, leaving its whereabouts and the fate of those on board unknown. Rescue operations have been launched amid difficult terrain and unpredictable mountain weather. The incident has prompted calls for immediate action as time becomes critical in locating the missing aircraft.
The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.
