Muzaffarabad, Jun 12 (V7N) – The funeral of 22 army personnel who lost their lives in a military helicopter crash in Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir has been completed. The final farewell ceremony for the deceased was held in Muzaffarabad on Thursday (June 12).
Family members of the victims, local residents, civil administration officials and senior military officers attended the funeral. The Pakistan Army paid special military honors and tributes to the personnel who died in the crash.
Earlier, on Wednesday (June 11), a Pakistan Army MI-17 helicopter crashed shortly after taking off from the Muzaffarabad area. All 22 people on board were killed when the aircraft went down.
According to preliminary findings, military sources said the tragic accident was likely caused by a sudden mechanical failure during flight. However, authorities have formed a high-level investigation committee to determine whether any other factors contributed to the crash.
The sudden loss of the military personnel has cast a shadow of grief across Pakistan. Following the incident, the country's top political leaders, including the President, Prime Minister and senior defense officials, expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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