ISLAMABAD: According to a statement issued by ISPR, the helicopter crashed due to a technical fault in Mani Marg area of Gilgit-Baltistan. Four personnels including pilot Major Muhammad Hussain were martyred in the helicopter crash, the statement as read.
According to ISPR, co-pilot Major Ayaz Hussain, Naik Inzamam Alam and soldier Muhammad Farooq were also martyred in the accident. The helicopter was carrying the body of martyred soldier Abdul Qadir to CMH Skardu. Soldier Qadeer was martyred in an avalanche in Kamri sector.
Martyr Major Ayaz belonged to Malir area of Karachi while Major Hussain was a resident of Khaplo area of Skardu. Besides, Naik Inzamam belonged to Chakwal and soldier Farooq Shaheed belonged to Sahiwal.
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