Two Pakistan Navy officers and one solider embraced martyrdom on Monday after a helicopter crashed in the Gwadar area.
The Pakistan Navy spokesperson confirmed the incident and provided details surrounding the unfortunate event.
According to the official statement released by the Pakistan Navy, the helicopter was conducting a training flight in the Gwadar region when it encountered difficulties and crashed.
A possible technical fault may have contributed to the tragic accident, it added.
Condolences poured in from political leaders who expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of life in the helicopter crash.
Interim Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash.
Kakar extended his condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the departed souls.
President Arif Alvi also mourned the loss of these precious lives in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He prayed for the souls of the departed and commended the invaluable services rendered by the martyred naval officers to the nation.
Former President Asif Ali Zardari, through a statement shared on the PPP’s X account, conveyed his sorrow over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs.
Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti paid tribute to the courageous soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. He offered prayers for the departed souls and their grieving families.
Shehbaz Sharif, former Prime Minister and President of PML-N, expressed his regret over the incident and offered prayers for the martyrs and their families.
National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf also expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths and conveyed his condolences to the families of the martyrs. He emphasized that the sacrifices made by the armed forces for the sake of the country and its people would always be remembered.
