Summary
- He said the entire institution stands with the bereaved families in this difficult time and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the deceased.
- President Zardari said the entire nation shares the grief of the bereaved families and pays tribute to the sacrifice of the martyrs.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the personnel who lost their lives, saying the nation stands with their families in this difficult time.
A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, resulting in the martyrdom of all personnel on board, according to the military’s media wing.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the incident occurred shortly after take-off when the aircraft developed a technical fault.
Officials confirmed that there were no survivors in the crash. The helicopter went down in a mountainous area, prompting an immediate response from rescue teams.
Security and recovery operations were launched at the crash site soon after the incident was reported. Authorities worked to secure the area and recover the bodies of the deceased personnel.
The ISPR stated that a board of inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the technical failure that led to the crash. Investigators will examine all possible factors behind the accident.
Military leadership expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. The Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, extended condolences to the families of the martyrs.
He said the entire institution stands with the bereaved families in this difficult time and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the deceased.
Further details regarding the identities of the personnel and the circumstances of the flight are expected to be shared after the inquiry concludes.
Authorities said standard investigation procedures are underway to ensure a complete assessment of the incident and to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the helicopter crash, according to state-run APP.
In separate messages, both leaders extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who embraced martyrdom in the incident.
President Zardari said the entire nation shares the grief of the bereaved families and pays tribute to the sacrifice of the martyrs.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the personnel who lost their lives, saying the nation stands with their families in this difficult time.
He described the fallen personnel as brave soldiers and said their sacrifices for the country will always be remembered.
Both leaders prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs and for patience and strength for their grieving families.
Authorities said expressions of grief continued across official circles following the tragic crash.
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