3 Pakistan Navy personnel martyred in Gwadar helicopter crash
- Spokesperson of the the navy says helicopter crashed during a training flight
At least two Pakistan Navy officers and one soldier were martyred in a helicopter crash in Gwadar, Aaj News reported on Monday.
The helicopter crashed during a training flight in Gwadar, a navy spokesperson said in a statement.
“The helicopter crashed during the flight due to a possible technical fault. As a result of the accident, two officers and one jawan of the Pakistan Navy lost their lives,” the spokesperson added.
An inquiry into the crash has been launched, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed grief over the loss of lives in the helicopter crash, and prayed for the bereaved, as per PTV News.
National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf expressed grief over the deaths and offered his condolences to the families of the martyrs.
“The sacrifices made by the armed forces for the sake of the country and nation will always be remembered,” the speaker said.
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