Pakistan Army helicopter on relief mission missing in Balochistan

A Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter, which was on flood relief operation in Lasbela, Balochistan, has lost contact with Air Traffic Control.

According to ISPR, Commander 12 Corps Lt General Sarfraz Ali was on board along with five others.

Search operation for the helicopter is underway.

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed concern over the missing helicopter of Pakistan army in Balochistan.

In a statement, President prayed for safety of Commander 12 Corps and army officers and prayed for the success of the search operation.

In a tweet, the Prime Minsiter said whole nation is praying for the safe return and security of the sons of the soil who were out to help the flood affectees.

Source: Radio Pakistan