By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi |
Updated: March 11, 2022 5:58:21 pm
An Indian Army helicopter crashed in Gurez sector of Kashmir on Friday. (Representational/File)
An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Gurez Sector of north Kashmir on Friday killing its pilot and injuring the co-pilot. The chopper was on its way to pick up sick BSF personnel, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.
The injured pilot has been shifted to a medical facility. His condition is stated to be critical. The pilots belonged to the Army Aviation Corps and were of the rank of major.
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The cause of the crash was not known immediately. According to an official, the chopper was about to land but “drifted away” because of the weather conditions.
Following the crash, rescue operations teams were despatched on foot while air reconnaissance teams looked for survivors.
Further details are awaited.
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