Pakistan’s high-ranking army officers martyred in helicopter crash

Rawalpindi: A Pakistan Army helicopter carrying Quetta Corps commander Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali and five others crashed late Monday night near Lasbela area of Balochistan, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). 

As per military's media wing, the wreckage of the unfortunate helicopter was found in Musa Goth, Windar, Lasbela.

The chopper crashed with Corps Commander XII (Quetta) Corps, Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali, DG Pakistan Coast Guard, Maj. Gen Amjad, Brigadier Khalid, Major Saeed (the pilot), Major Talha (the co-pilot) and Crew Chief Naik Mudassir. 

Initial investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident occurred due to 'bad weather'.  

The wreckage of unfortunate hel which was on flood relief ops found in Musa Goth, Windar, Lasbela. All 6 offrs & sldrs incl Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali embraced shahadat. اِنّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Accident occurred due to bad weather as per initial investigations . DTF pic.twitter.com/dnyano2vqC

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 2, 2022

According to further reports, the chopper went off the radar after losing contact with ground control, shortly after taking off from a base in Balochistan's Lasbela district. 

Local sources stated that the debris of the crashed chopper was found after a search and rescue mission was launched.