Another Pakistan Army Helicopter Carrying SSG Commandos Crashes in Balochistan

A Pakistan Army helicopter has crashed while on a flight operation close to the Khost region of Balochistan, allegedly martyring six army personnel.

According to initial reports, a naik, two majors, and three commandos from the Special Service Group (SSG) are among the martyrs.

As per the details, the martyrs include Major Muneeb, Major Khurram Shahzad, Subedar Wahid, Naik Jalil, Sepoy Imran, and Sepoy Shoaib.

In this regard, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also issued a statement confirming the tragedy that resulted in the deaths of six army personnel including two majors near Khost in Harnai area of the province.

“All six personnel on board, including two pilots, have embraced shahadat,” the ISPR stated.

Also, Prime Minister (PM), Shehbaz Sharif, expressed sorrow over the tragedy on Twitter and prayed for the martyrs and their families. He also said that the whole nation is with them.

ہرنائی بلوچستان میں پاک فوج کے ہیلی کاپٹر کے حادثے میں 2 پائلٹس سمیت 6 فوجی اہلکاروں کی شہادت پر دل شدید دکھی اور رنجیدہ ہے۔اللہ تعالی سے دعا ہے کہ وہ شہداء کو جنت الفردوس میں جگہ عطا فرمائے اور ان کے لواحقین کو صبر جمیل دے۔ پوری قوم غمزدہ خاندانوں کے دکھ میں شریک ہے۔

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 26, 2022

A similar incident occurred last month when a Pakistan Army helicopter carrying top officials went missing in Balochistan. Later, it was revealed that six army personnel, including Lt General Sarfraz Ali, lost their lives while conducting flood relief operations.

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