Pilot Killed Indian Army Chopper Crash in Kashmir

Our Bureau
11:53 AM, March 11, 2022
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IAF Cheetah helicopter (Representational image)

An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in north Kashmir’s Gurez Sector on Friday, killing its pilot and injuring the co-pilot.

According to the local media reports, the chopper was carrying sick Border Security Force (BSF) personnel when the accident took place. It crashed immediately after take-off.

The area where the crash happened is located near the Line of Control (LAC) with Pakistan.

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