Punjab Rangers' Helicopter Crashes with D.G. Rangers Onboard

Pakistani local media channels are reporting that a helicopter has crashed near the Indus River. Helicopter belonging to Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) has crashed into the Indus River at Kot Sultan in Layia. 

It is reported that Director General of the Punjab Rangers, Major General Muhammad Nawaz, two captains and one colonel were on board helicopter when it crashed.

Sources in Punjab Rangers say that rescue efforts are underway and a helicopter has been sent to the site of crash. Initial indications are that helicopter crashed due to bad weather.