Categories: India

Army helicopter crashes near LoC in Kashmir

<p>
An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter on its way to a team of Border Security Force personnel crashed near the Line of Control or LoC in north Kashmir's Gurez Sector today. The BSF personnel were unwell and the helicopter was on its way to pick them up.</p>
<p>
The chopper crash took place near Gujran Nallah in Gurez Sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district. It is very close to the Line of Control, officials said.</p>
<p>
The cause of the crash was not known immediately, officials said, adding that the pilot and co-pilot were in the helicopter. The officials further said that the area is completely snowed out.</p>
<p>
Rescue teams have been despatched on foot while air reconnaissance teams are looking for survivors.</p>
<p>
Further details are awaited.</p>

ANI

Ani service

Recent Posts

MEA condemns Canada’s “baseless references” against Home Minister Amit Shah

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday strongly protested against recent allegations made by…

3 hours ago

“Verification patrolling has commenced… in Demchok and Depsang”: MEA on disengagement between India and China

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said that verification patrolling has commenced in Demchok…

5 hours ago

“Sanctioned companies not in violation of Indian law,” says MEA after US sanctions 19 Indian companies

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday reacted to the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on…

5 hours ago

Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K’s Anantnag

Two terrorists were killed by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag…

7 hours ago

“Not an issue of security lapses, security forces giving befitting reply”: Rajnath Singh on J-K terror attacks

Terming the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir as "unfortunate", Union Defence Minister Rajnath…

9 hours ago

Nasirabad: BYC holds demonstrations against enforced disappearances by Pakistan’s forces

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) held demonstrations against the ongoing enforced disappearances by the Pakistan…

11 hours ago