A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed today evening near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Till last reports came in, a search was on for the pilot.
IAF Official Statement:
This evening, around 8:30 pm, a MiG-21 aircraft of IAF met with a flying accident in the western sector during a training sortie. Further details are awaited. An inquiry is being ordered.
With deep sorrow, IAF conveys the sad demise of Wing Commander Harshit Sinha in the flying accident this evening and stands firmly with the family of the braveheart.
Update by India Today: “The incident took place in Sudasiri village near the Indo-Pak border in Jaisalmer. According to sources, the pilot died in the accident. His body has been recovered. The administration has reached the spot. The investigation is underway. More details are awaited.”
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Update by IAF
