Indian Air Force Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan; Casualties Feared
An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed Wednesday afternoon in the Churu district of Rajasthan, with early reports suggesting fatalities.
According to the Hindustan Times, the aircraft went down around 1:25 p.m. local time in an agricultural field near Banoda village, according to Kamlesh, the station house officer (SHO) of Rajaldesar police station.
Initial findings indicate that human remains were found scattered across the crash site, raising concerns that the pilots on board may not have survived. The number of personnel in the aircraft has not yet been confirmed.
Emergency teams and security forces quickly arrived at the scene. Rescue and recovery operations were underway as investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash.
The Indian Air Force has not yet released an official statement. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
