In-Frames : Mi-17 chopper crash in Budgam

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February 27, 2019

A civilian and six Indian Air Force personnel were killed after a Mi-17 chopper crashed near Garend Kalan village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam on Thursday Morning.

The MI-17 chopper crashed around 10:40 am in Garend village, seven kilometres from Budgam town.

The civilian killed in the crash was identified as Kifayat Hussain Ganaie (20), a local resident who was basking in the sun when the chopper crashed onto him in a brick kiln.

Reports quoting officials said that two pilots were also killed in the crash.

Photo Credit : Firdous Qadri

Indian Express reported that the slain were Indian Air Force personnel. However, there was no immediate official confirmation.

Photo Credit : Firdous Qadri

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