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News Topical, Digital Desk : A major plane accident has happened in Churu, Rajasthan. A fighter plane of the Air Force suddenly crashed in Ratangarh . This accident happened in Bhanuda village. According to news agency PTI, 2 pilots have died in this accident.

There was a stir in the surrounding area after the plane crash. A huge crowd has gathered at the spot. As soon as the information about the plane crash was received, a team from Rajaldesar police station was also dispatched to the spot. 

Defense sources gave information

News agency ANI gave information about the incident quoting defense sources. According to it, the plane that met with the accident was a Jaguar fighter plane of the Indian Air Force. The cause of the accident is being investigated.

IAF confirmed the accident

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has also confirmed the accident. According to the IAF, the accident occurred during a routine training mission when the Army's Jaguar aircraft crashed near Churu. The cause of the accident is not yet known. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the accident.

The flight was filled from Suratgarh

This fighter plane of the Air Force took off from Suratgarh. There were 2 pilots in the plane, who lost their lives. However, the plane crashed near Ratangarh. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the Air Force sent 2 helicopters to the spot. At the same time, orders for a Court of Inquiry have been given by the IAF.

Jaguar has crashed 2 times before

Let us tell you that Jaguar fighter planes have crashed twice before this. A similar accident was witnessed 3 months ago. In April, a Jaguar aircraft that took off from Jamnagar airfield crashed. According to the Indian Air Force, this accident happened due to technical fault. On March 7, a Jaguar aircraft also crashed in Ambala, Haryana.


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