A helicopter of the Indian Army carrying seven persons, including Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, made a force-landing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, PTI reported.

The helicopter reportedly developed a technical problem. All seven people on board are safe. An investigation has been launched in the matter, News18 reported.

More details are awaited.

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