A mass funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir - WTOP News

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Muzaffarabad, District of Columbia
Kashmir (near Muzaffarabad)
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Incident type
Fire, Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Muzaffarabad District Of Columbia in Muzaffarabad, District of Columbia: Twenty-two Pakistani soldiers died in a helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Rescuers recovered the remains of all 22 soldiers from the wreckage the following day. The military attributed the crash to a technical fault. A mass funeral was held for the victims on Thursday.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Pakistan military Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

A mass funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir - WTOP News

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