A military helicopter crash in Pakistan’s Kashmir region has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 personnel, according to sources cited by Reuters. The incident occurred during takeoff in Muzaffarabad, a city experiencing heightened security due to recent protests. The Pakistani military has attributed the crash to a technical fault, but has not released specific details. Many of the victims have already been buried with military honors. The increased military presence in Muzaffarabad was a response to escalating unrest following earlier demonstrations that led to eleven fatalities in clashes with police. The Mi-17 helicopter, originally developed in the Soviet Union, was deployed as part of the security reinforcement. Authorities had feared further demonstrations and deployed additional troops to prevent renewed violence.