Army chopper force-lands in J&K

An Army chopper was force-landed in Mandi area under the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon.

Accordingto reports, the helicopter was carrying even persons including Northern ArmyCommander Lt General Ranbir Singh. However, all on board are said to be safe.

Sources: Army's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) makes an emergency landing in Poonch district (J&K). All passengers on-board, including Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, are safe. pic.twitter.com/TAwHeCyVKK

— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2019

Asper Army sources, an initial assessment has pointed towards a technicalproblem.

(More details are awaited.)