A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off due to a reported technical fault, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military's media wing confirmed that all personnel on board embraced Shahadat and there were no survivors in the tragic incident.
The aircraft, identified as a Mil Mi-17 helicopter, went down shortly after take-off under unclear technical circumstances. Rescue and recovery teams promptly reached the crash site in Muzaffarabad and launched operations. A board of inquiry has been constituted to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families, stating that the entire armed forces stand in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
