Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir

An Indian Army chopper crashed in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The incident purportedly took place near Machhna village in the district's Marwah tehsil. At least three people were onboard the chopper when the crash took place. 

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Reports citing sources suggest the pilots of the chopper sustained injuries but they are safe. “One Army AHL Dhruv helicopter crashed near Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir today. Pilots have suffered injuries but are safe," said local reports citing official sources.

The remains of the chopper were found in the Marusudar River, which flows throw Marwah-Dachhan in the Kishtwar district. 

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The chopper  that came down was an advanced light helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. 

The Udhampur-based Northern Command said in an official statement, “At about 1115 hours on 04 May 2023, an Army Aviation ALH Dhruv helicopter on an operational mission made a precautionary landing on the banks of Marua river in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir."

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The Indian Army said that a court of inquiry has been ordered. Any further details into the incident are still awaited. 

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The cause for the chopper crash was a technical fault reported during the flight. The pilot reported the fault to the Air Traffic Controller (ATC). Later, as per procedure they made a precautionary landing, the Army added. 

(This is a developing story)