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A selfie of Major General Mehta after the crash has gone viral on social media.
Indian Army Cheetah light helicopter met with an accident in the Ladakh sector. (ANI)
An Indian Army Cheetah light helicopter met with an accident in the Ladakh sector on May 20, injuring two pilots and Division Commander Major General Sachin Mehta, Army officials said on Saturday.
According to officials, all three personnel sustained injuries in the incident but are safe and stable.
The Army said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.,
An Indian Army Cheetah light helicopter met with an accident on May 20 in the Ladakh sector. The two pilots and Division Commander Major General Sachin Mehta suffered injuries in the accident but are safe and stable. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident to… pic.twitter.com/1nwl8128Ji— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2026
The Cheetah helicopter, widely used by the Indian Army for operations in high-altitude areas, was involved in the incident during operations in the Ladakh sector. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash are awaited.
A selfie of Major General Mehta after the crash has gone viral on social media.
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