The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday (August 16) announced a one-day mourning to honour the five crew members of its MI-171 helicopter who embraced martyrdom in a crash during a relief mission.
According to a notification issued by the Administration Department, the national flag is being flown at half-mast across the province as a mark of respect for the fallen heroes.
Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, the provincial government offered prayers for the departed souls, stating, “May their souls rest in eternal peace.”
The MI-17 helicopter, carrying relief supplies to Salarzai in Bajaur, crashed on Friday while on a rescue and relief operation. All five crew members on board lost their lives in the accident.