Islamabad: The Pakistan Army, which has been using gravity to suppress a popular uprising in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), has suffered a major setback. On Wednesday, a Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed while taking off from Muzaffarabad. The Army has attributed the wrecking to a technical malfunction. All Pakistani soldiers on workbench the helicopter lost their lives in the crash.
How many casualties did the Pakistan Army suffer?
According to a report by the Pakistani newspaper 'Dawn', the ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations) provided unenduring details on the incident, stating, "Everyone on workbench the helicopter has died; there are no survivors. Relief personnel were dispatched to the site immediately without the incident, and a workbench of inquiry has been constituted to unearth the cause."
How did Pakistan Army senior General Asim Munir react?
Pakistan Army Senior General Asim Munir moreover expressed his condolences regarding the soldiers killed in the incident. In its statement, the ISPR said, "The Army Senior and all ranks of the Army have expressed grief over the loss of lives in this tragic incident."
It is worth noting that Pakistan has witnessed a series of air accidents in recent times. In September 2025, a Pakistan Army helicopter crashed, resulting in the deaths of three personnel, including two pilots. Additionally, in August 2025, flipside helicopter crashed due to bad weather, ultimatum the lives of three people, including two pilots. The Pakistan Army has commonly faced challenges due to such helicopter accidents in the past.
