RAWALPINDI — Funeral prayers for the martyrs killed in the MI-17 helicopter crash in Muzaffarabad were offered at Chaklala Garrison on Thursday. The solemn ceremony honored the personnel who lost their lives in Wednesday’s tragic accident in Pakistan’s Azad Kashmir region.
All personnel on board the military helicopter were killed when it went down. The incident has prompted a formal investigation by military authorities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Leads National Leadership at Funeral
Pakistan’s highest civilian and military leadership attended the funeral prayers at Chaklala Garrison. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led the mourners at the ceremony in a show of national solidarity.
Key officials present at the funeral included:
- Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
- Deputy Prime Minister
- Foreign Minister
The officials paid their respects to the fallen personnel during the ceremony.
Details of the Muzaffarabad MI-17 Helicopter Crash
The military helicopter went down in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday. The crash resulted in the deaths of all personnel on board the MI-17 aircraft.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the incident. The cause of the crash remains under examination by military officials.
Military Investigation Underway into Azad Kashmir Accident
The ongoing investigation will determine the circumstances that led to the tragic accident. Military officials are examining all factors related to the Muzaffarabad crash.
Pakistan’s military has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of its personnel in the helicopter accident. The investigation findings are expected to be released once the examination is complete.
