VIDEO: Lt Col Deepika Chauhan’s Tearful Farewell To Husband Rajveer Chauhan, Ex-Army Officer & Pilot Killed In Kedarnath Chopper Crash

Jaipur: The last rites of Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Rajveer Singh Chauhan, who died in a helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on June 15, was held in Rajasthan's Jaipur on Tuesday. His wife, Lieutenant Colonel Deepika Chauhan, bid a tearful goodbye to him.

Lt Col Deepika Chauhan in the Army uniform could be seen inconsolably crying next to her husband's coffin. The former Army officer was the pilot of the ill-fated chopper that crashed in Rudraprayag district while on its way to Kedarnath. Rajasthan Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and other prominent state leaders took part in former Army officer's funeral procession

Video Of Lt Col Deepika Chauhan's Tearful Farewell To Her Husband:

In another video, Lt Col. Chauhan could be seen leading the funeral procession of her husband. She was seen carrying Lt. Col. (Retd) Rajveer Chauhan's photo with her.

The crash took place near Gaurikund when a Bell 407 helicopter operated by Aryan Aviation was flying from Kedarnath to Guptkashi. Seven people, including the former Army officer and a two-year-old child, lost their lives.

Lt Col (Retd.) Chauhan served in the Indian Army for 15 years. The couple became parents after 14 years of marriage just four months ago. The former Army officer joined Aryan Aviation Private Limited as a helicopter pilot in October last year. He reportedly had over 2,000 hours of flying experience.

"My role involved operations planning and executing flying missions over daunting terrains that few would navigate. I led initiatives that impacted remote communities, from constructing a primary school to establishing a healthcare center, elevating the quality of life for the local populace," he had written in his LinkedIn bio.

"My leadership extended to a team of 50 highly skilled Air Traffic Personnel. I led the planning and execution of flying operations in the intricate terrain of Punjab, along the International Border," the former Army officer's LinkedIn bio further read.

Notably after the crash, the Uttarakhand government reportedly suspended all helicopter services on the Char Dham Yatra route for two days. A high-level probe was also ordered.

Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 11:01 AM IST