India News: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter on a rescue mission crashed in Uttarakhand this evening. Government sources say 19 people were on board and there are no survivors. But the Air Force said eight bodies have been found - its officials have identified five crew members and three civilians.

The National Disaster Management Authority said para-military officers were also on the helicopter.

Garud commandos have reached the site of the crash and will have more information soon, said Air Force sources.