In India, two pilots were killed when a military helicopter crashed after losing radar contact in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

According to media reports, the helicopter took off from Sange village and headed for in Assam.

Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter lost contact with the control room. It is being told that a senior military officer was on board the helicopter along with the crew, but there is no confirmed information about this.

An investigation has been started to find out the cause of the accident.