Indian Army's Cheetah Helicopter Crashes In Ladakh: 3 Injured

Three Indian Army personnel were injured when a Cheetah helicopter crashed in Ladakh on May 20. Division Commander Major General Sachin Mehta was among those hurt. The two pilots were injured. All three were evacuated and are stable.

Army officials said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to examine the crash. Investigators will look into what caused the helicopter to go down in the region. Further details on weather, technical condition and mission are awaited.

Cheetah helicopter crash Ladakh: Indian Army operations

The Cheetah helicopter is used by the Indian Army for transport and reconnaissance in remote mountains, including Ladakh. The incident highlighted risks in thin conditions, while officials said medical support and evacuation procedures worked as planned.