A Mi-17 military helicopter belonging to the Pakistan Army crashed near Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, during takeoff. Officials confirmed that all personnel on board were killed.
The army's public relations unit reported that the accident was caused by a technical failure. The statement noted that rescue and wreckage removal teams reached the site promptly.
Military authorities announced the formation of an investigation board to determine the exact cause of the helicopter crash.
It was also reported that security measures have been increased in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days.