Kedarnath Helicopter Scam: Retired Employee Loses Rs 2.13 Lakh to Cyber Fraud

• A retired employee from Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, lost Rs 2.13 lakh in a Kedarnath helicopter booking scam.
• The victim searched on Google for helicopter services and clicked on a fake advertisement link.
• Fraudsters posed as 'Pawan Hans Limited' representatives, sending a fake ID and ticket to gain trust.
• Money was extorted in phases under pretexts like 'Refundable Travel Insurance', 'GST challan', and 'Group Booking Security Deposit'.
• Cyber Police advise booking only through official Uttarakhand Tourism websites and reporting fraud immediately to 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in.