A tragic bus accident occurred near Gholtir in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on June 26, when an 18-seater bus plunged into the Alaknanda River. The crash killed three people and injured several others. Two critically injured victims were airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment. The bus carried passengers from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haridwar. Rescue operations are ongoing

Following the Ahmedabad plane crash, Gujarat authorities delivered a swift, sensitive, and protocol-driven response. Forensic teams worked tirelessly to identify victims, adapting procedures without compromising standards. Special care was taken for the pilot and co-pilot, while embalming and documentation ensured dignified transport of remains. The state`s coordinated and compassionate handling of the tragedy has been praised as a model for disaster management