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Umer Jamshaid Published March 22, 2026 | 07:00 AM

DOHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 22nd Mar, 2026) Qatar has launched a search and rescue operation after a helicopter crashed into its territorial waters following a technical malfunction.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Qatari Ministry of Defence said the aircraft experienced a mechanical fault while carrying out a routine mission, resulting in the crash at sea.
Specialised teams in Qatar are currently conducting search and rescue operations within the country’s territorial waters, according to a statement from the Qatari Ministry of Interior, according to the Qatar news Agency.
Coordination between high-readiness units remains ongoing as they navigate the designated search areas to ensure a comprehensive response.
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