An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter plane throughout a routine coaching sortie crashed close to Bahalol Nagar of Pilibanga in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh village on Monday morning. The plane had taken off from Suratgarh. Indian Air Force knowledgeable that the pilot of the fighter plane ejected safely and sustained minor accidents. However, three civilian casualties have been reported until now.Â
An inquiry has been constituted by the IAF to establish the trigger. Bikaner Inspector General of Police Om Prakash stated that the pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of a village. Additional Superintendent of Police Jassaram Bose stated the variety of civilian casualties might enhance.
‘A MiG-21 plane of the IAF crashed close to Suratgarh throughout a routine coaching sortie at this time morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor accidents. An inquiry has been constituted to establish the reason for the accident,’ reads the Tweet from IAF.Â
Over 2,000 locals gathered at the accident spot and police. Meanwhile, administration are attempting to keep up regulation and order.
According to sources, the Army’s helicopter has reached the accident web site for rescue. District Collector Rukmani Riar knowledgeable that the pilot of the plane is secure. The accident passed off close to Dabli space of Hanumangarh.Â
Additional Superintendent of Police, Jassaram Bose knowledgeable that at least two civilian casualties have been reported.Â
Police additional knowledgeable that two civilian ladies died and a person was injured after the plane crashed on their home in Bahlolnagar in Hanumangarh district.
Further info is awaited.
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