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A Pakistan Navy helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea on Friday while on a routine operational flight, the naval public relations wing said.

A member of the helicopter's crew perished in the crash.

A rescue operation is currently underway.

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Khurshid

Aug 31, 2018 12:45pm

A thorough investigation should be carried out as to why this incident happened. Root cause and corrective action and any recommendations for future to be given

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A shah

Aug 31, 2018 12:50pm

Why no maintenance of Pakistan equipment?

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Himmat

Aug 31, 2018 01:01pm

So sad incident. RIP

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Alba

Aug 31, 2018 01:02pm

Mechanical failure.

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

Aug 31, 2018 01:26pm

RIP soldier, armed forces of Pakistan are the pride of Pakistan. Shaheed is our honor. Salute!

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sid

Aug 31, 2018 06:21pm

Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi rajion

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