SRINAGAR: Three Indian Army officers, including a senior commander, had a narrow escape after their Cheetah helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangtse region near Leh, officials familiar with the matter said.
A lieutenant colonel and a Major were piloting the single-engine helicopter at the time of the crash. Their passenger was Major General Sachin Mehta, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3 Infantry Division.
Officials said all three officers survived the crash. Further details about injuries or the circumstances leading to the mishap were not immediately available.
The crash occurred in the rugged mountainous terrain of Tangtse, an area where Army helicopters routinely operate for transport and operational requirements in high-altitude conditions.
Authorities are expected to ascertain the cause of the incident. [KNT]
