GILGIT-BALTISTAN, September 1, 2025 – Five Pakistan Army personnel embraced shahadat on Monday when a military helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Diamer SSP Abdul Hameed, in a statement, said: “Reportedly, 5 x casualties occurred due to [helicopter] crash.”https://t.co/Jalvp0yD8G
— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) September 1, 2025
Incident Details
- Time & Date: Around 10:00 AM (PST), September 1, 2025.
- Location: Near Hudor village, about 12 km from Thakdas Cantonment in Diamer.
- Cause: The MI-17 helicopter developed a technical fault, leading to the crash-landing.
Martyred Officers and Soldiers
All five crew members on board lost their lives:
- Major Atif – Pilot in Command
- Major Faisal – Co-pilot
- Naib Subedar Maqbool – Flight Engineer
- Havaldar Jahangir – Crew Chief
- Naik Amir – Crew Chief
Official Condolences
- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief and extended condolences to the bereaved families.
- Gilgit-Baltistan CM Haji Gulbar Khan directed authorities to impose an emergency at Chilas Hospital and ensure medical staff availability.
National Loss
The tragic incident highlights the sacrifices of Pakistan’s armed forces in the line of duty, even during routine operations. Tributes are pouring in from across the country, honoring the martyred officers and soldiers for their service.
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