Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash in Kashmir Results in Fatalities
A Pakistani army MI-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir due to a technical fault, resulting in the deaths of all military personnel on board. The crash occurred near Muzaffarabad, the regional capital, amidst ongoing protests and strikes by the Joint Awami Action Committee. The military has not linked the crash to the protests. Witnesses reported the helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff, and rescue teams were dispatched to the site. The exact number of personnel on board has not been disclosed. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their condolences to the victims' families. The crash is part of a series of similar incidents in Pakistan, with a previous crash in September resulting in the deaths of two pilots and three technicians. 
