IAF’s MiG-21 crashes near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan; three villagers killed, pilot safe

IAF’s MiG-21 crashes near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan; three villagers killed, pilot safe

Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan on Monday. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh.

As per the latest information, three civilians have died in the incident- two women and one man as the plane crashed on their house in Bahlolnagar district in Hanumangharh. Rescue operation is underway, SP Sudhir Chaudhary said. The pilot of the plane was ejected safely from the fighter plane, sustaining minor injuries.

“A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries. An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident,” IAF said.

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