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An Indian Army helicopter crashed in Gurez sector of Kashmir on Friday. (Representational/File) An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Gurez Sector of north Kashmir on Friday killing its pilot and injuring the co-pilot. The chopper was on its way to pick up sick BSF personnel, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.
Rescue operations are underway with teams being despatched on foot while air reconnaissance teams are looking for survivors.
The injured pilot has been shifted to a medical facility.
The cause of the crash was not known immediately. According to an official, the chopper was about to land but “drifted away” because of the weather conditions.
Further details are awaited.
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