4 Pak Army personnel killed as military chopper crashed in Gilgit-Baltistan during rescue operation
PTI, Dec 27, 2020, 2:11 PM IST
Islamabad: Four Pakistan Army personnel were killed when a military helicopter crashed during a casualty evacuation due to technical reasons in Gilgit-Baltistan, the army said on Sunday.
The chopper crashed in Minimarg area of Astore district on Saturday evening, the army said in a statement.
It was transporting the body of a soldier to the military hospital in Skardu.
The pilot, co-pilot and two soldiers were killed in the accident, the statement said, adding that the crash occurred due to technical reasons.
Gilgit-Baltistan Information Minister Fatullah Khan has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
North Korean leader Kim encourages troops with daughter
US will act to protect if China threatens its sovereignty, says Biden
US President Biden seeks comprehensive immigration reform in State of the Union address
Wreckage, rescue and hope in Turkiye’s earthquake epicentre
Google to launch ChatGPT competitor ‘Bard’: Sundar Pichai