Six including army general killed in Pakistani military helicopter crash
2 years, 5 months ago

Six including army general killed in Pakistani military helicopter crash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A spokesperson for the Pakistan Armed Forces said in a tweet that the wreckage of the “unfortunate” helicopter “which was on flood relief ops” was found in Musa Goth, Windar, Lasbela. The official was quoted as saying: “Either you go on foot or motorcycles or conduct aerial surveillance.” After ISPR tweeted about the death of the six officers, tributes started pouring in. Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted that the nation was “deeply grieved by the martyrdom of Lt General Sarfraz Ali and 5 other officers of the Pakistan Army”. My condolences & prayers to the families of the martyrs” adding that “I had the privilege of knowing Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali whom I found to be a thorough professional & an upright, honest human being.” Meanwhile, the chief minister of Balochistan, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, called the crash “unbelievable”.

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India TV News  

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3 months, 1 week ago

A helicopter crash due to engine failure kills 6 in northwest Pakistan

Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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NPR  

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1 year, 9 months ago

2 Army officers killed in Arunachal chopper crash; court of inquiry ordered

Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal helicopter crash: Search on for fifth Army personnel, probe ordered

Deccan Chronicle  

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Three die in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal
2 years, 2 months ago

Three die in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal

Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal Pradesh: 3 military personnel martyred in ALH helicopter crash, 2 bodies found

Firstpost  

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Arunachal Pradesh: Pilot martyred, 1 injured as Indian Army helicopter crashes in Tawang
2 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Pakistan: Six army officials killed in helicopter crash in Balochistan
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan: Six army officials killed in helicopter crash in Balochistan

Firstpost  

“All six personnel on board, including two pilots, have embraced shahadat,” Inter-Services Public Relations said, adding that the incident took palce on Sunday night Islamabad: Six Pakistan Army officials, including two majors, were killed in a helicopter crash during a flying mission near Khost in Harnai, Balochistan, Inter-Services Public Relations said on Monday. “All six personnel on board, including two …

6 Pak Army officials killed in helicopter crash in Balochistan
2 years, 3 months ago

6 Pak Army officials killed in helicopter crash in Balochistan

India Today  

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns social media campaigns against six officers killed in chopper crash
2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns social media campaigns against six officers killed in chopper crash

Firstpost  

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Pakistani army helicopter with 6 officers on flood relief mission feared crashed in Balochistan
2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistani army helicopter with 6 officers on flood relief mission feared crashed in Balochistan

The Hindu  

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News 18  

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3 years ago

Taliban pilots crash MD-530 helicopter in Kandahar during training

India TV News  

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Chopper accidents: Grim reminders from the past
3 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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IAF to take action against six officers over Budgam Mi-17 chopper crash, two to face court-martial
5 years, 2 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Pakistan: At least 19 killed as army aircraft crashes into residential area
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan: At least 19 killed as army aircraft crashes into residential area

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement, the Pakistani military said 14 civilians …

17 killed as Pakistan Army Aviation plane crashes in Rawalpindi
5 years, 5 months ago

17 killed as Pakistan Army Aviation plane crashes in Rawalpindi

India TV News  

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5 years, 10 months ago

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India TV News  

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