IAF chopper crash: Death toll rises to seven
The incident took place about 12-15 km off the China border.
According to the reports, the Mi-17 V5 chopper crashed in a hilly area at around 6-30 am.
A court of inquiry has been ordered.
President Ram Nath Kovind has expressed condolences and said: "Saddened to learn about tragic crash of IAF helicopter in Arunachal Pradesh; heartfelt condolences to bereaved families."
Saddened to learn about tragic crash of IAF helicopter in Arunachal Pradesh; heartfelt condolences to bereaved families #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 6, 2017
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
Image: Facebook/@IndianAirForce
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