An Indian Air Force MiG-21 jet crashed in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh on Monday, killing three civilians. Army helicopter has reached the accident site for rescue. According to Air Force sources, the aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh.
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In its statement, the Indian Air Force said, ‘The wreckage of the aircraft fell on a house in Bahlol Nagar of Hanumangarh district, which unfortunately resulted in the death of three people. The Indian Air Force regrets the loss of lives and extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families. A Court of Inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. The pilot was found about 25 km north east of the Suratgarh base.’
The jet crashed near Dabli area of Hanumangarh. At the same time, Additional Superintendent of Police Jassaram Bose said that three civilian casualties have been reported.