India News | IAF Jet Crashes in Barmer, Pilot Safe: Police

Jaipur, Sep 2 (PTI) A fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Monday night, police said.

According to initial information, the pilot is safe, Superintendent of Police Narendra Meena said.

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"The plane crashed tonight in Barmer. The incident happened away from a populated area," the SP told PTI.

He said no loss of life has been reported so far.

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The SP said that fire tenders have not been able to reach the crash site due to difficult terrain.

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