JK News Today

Jammu, September 21:

Two pilots who were critically injured after a helicopter crashed on the hills near Patnitop in Udhampur district succumbed to wounds on Tuesday, officials said.

They said both the pilots, Major-rank officers, were removed to hospital in very critical condition following the crash near Shiv Garh Dhar area of Patnitop.

The deceased have been identified as Major Rohit Kumar and Major Anuj Rajput Patnitop, they told Army has offered deepest condolences to their families.

Lt Gen YK Joshi, Army Cdr NC and all ranks salute the bravehearts Major Rohit Kumar & Major Anuj Rajput who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on 21 Sept 2021 at Patnitop and offer deepest condolences to their families.