Army chopper with Northern Army commander on board force-lands in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

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An Indian Army helicopter with the Northern Army commander and other officers on board force-landed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on Thursday afternoon, officials said.

However, no casualties were reported in the incident.

According to the reports, the helicopter believed to have developed a technical snag.

Northern Army commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was part of the seven-member crew, including two pilots, sources said.

An investigation into the incident has been launched.