MUZAFFARABAR / RAWALPINDI - A deeply emotional video from Azad Jammu & Kashmir has moved millions across Pakistan after a local mother was captured grieving over the martyrdom of soldiers killed in a Pakistan Army helicopter crash.
A deeply emotional video from Azad Jammu & Kashmir 🍁🇵🇰
- Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) June 10, 2026
After a Pakistan Army helicopter crash martyred all on board, a local mother
“Haye maawan de bache, margaye bechare, shaheed ho gaye… haye Allah, ki ho gaya.”
The love of AJK people’s for their protectors, Pakistan Army. pic.twitter.com/yaBHah9biZ
The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows an elderly woman from the area weeping uncontrollably as she mourns the fallen soldiers, repeatedly crying out:
"Haye maawan de bache, margaye bechare, shaheed ho gaye... haye Allah, ki ho gaya."
("Oh, the children of mothers, the poor souls have died, they have been martyred... oh Allah, what has happened.")
The raw, unfiltered grief of the mother - who had no direct relation to the soldiers other than sharing the same soil and the same love for her protectors - has become a powerful symbol of the deep bond between the people of Azad Kashmir and the Pakistan Army.
The Helicopter Crash
The incident occurred when a Pakistan Army helicopter crashed during a routine operational mission in the mountainous terrain of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. All personnel on board were martyred in the tragic accident.
While official details of the crash - including the exact location and the identities of the martyrs - are expected to be released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) following completion of the investigation, the emotional response from local residents has already captured the nation's attention.
The AJK-Pakistan Army Bond
The video serves as a testament to the unique and unbreakable relationship between the people of Azad Kashmir and the Pakistan Army. For decades, the soldiers of Pakistan have stood as the first line of defense along the Line of Control (LoC), protecting Kashmiri civilians from cross-border shelling, ceasefire violations, and Indian aggression.
In return, the people of Azad Kashmir have consistently demonstrated profound love, respect, and gratitude for their protectors. The grieving mother in the video - weeping for soldiers she likely never met - embodies this sentiment.
"She called them 'maawan de bache' - children of mothers," a social media user commented. "Because to her, every Pakistani soldier is her own child. That is the love of Kashmir for Pakistan."
Viral Reaction Across Pakistan
The video has been shared thousands of times across X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and other platforms, with Pakistanis from all walks of life expressing heartbreak and solidarity.
Comments under the video include:
"This woman's tears are the real certificate of love for the Pakistan Army. No propaganda can ever break this bond."
"She is crying for sons she never raised. That is Kashmir. That is Pakistan."
"Haye maawan de bache - these words will echo in our hearts forever."
Many users drew a contrast between the genuine grief and love shown by AJK civilians and the "propaganda" of hostile elements attempting to drive a wedge between the people of Pakistan and their armed forces.
ISPR Expected to Release Details
The ISPR is expected to release an official statement regarding the helicopter crash once the families of the martyred soldiers have been notified and the investigation into the cause of the accident is complete.
Military aviation accidents, while rare, can occur due to the challenging terrain and weather conditions in the mountainous regions of AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, where Pakistan Army aviation plays a critical role in logistics, rescue operations, and border surveillance.
AJK Police IG's Recent Tribute
The emotional video comes just days after AJK Police IG Liaqat Ali Malik delivered a powerful address honoring the sacrifices of security personnel in the region.
"Hamare 4 jawan shaheed hue, 42 zakhmi hue. Unhon ne seenon par goliyan khai hain. Kashmir Pakistan hai, aur Pakistan Kashmir hai," Malik had declared, reinforcing the inseparable bond between the two.
A Mother's Tears, A Nation's Heart
The video of the grieving AJK mother has become more than just a viral clip. It is a reminder that behind every military uniform, every helicopter mission, and every fallen soldier, there are mothers who weep - not just their own, but all mothers who see the nation's protectors as their own children.
As one X user wrote: "This woman's tears are worth more than a thousand speeches. This is the real Pakistan. This is the real Kashmir."
