Army’s Northern Command Chief Unhurt After Chopper Crashes in J&K

The Advanced Light Helicopter is believed to have developed a technical snag. No casualties were reported.

The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), carrying Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on board, crash-landed at Poonch district’s Bedar area.

(Photo: Altered by The Quint)

An Army helicopter, with the Indian Army’s Northern Command Chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on board, crash-landed in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday, 24 October, officials said, according to news agency PTI.

Lt Gen Singh has undergone all required medical tests in Udhampur military hospital and is doing fine, reported ANI. No casualties were reported.

The crashed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

The crashed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

The crashed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, which is believed to have developed a technical snag, crash-landed in Poonch district’s Bedar area.

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was part of a seven-member crew on board the chopper, including two pilots. More details are awaited.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)