Barmer, August 25: A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajathan's Barmer district on Wednesday evening but the pilot ejected safely, a defence spokesperson said. "The aircraft was on a routine sortie when it crashed, " the spokesperson said.

The incident occurred near Bhurtiya village under Sadar police station area, Superintendent of Police, Barmer, Anand Sharma said . "There is no civilian casualty due to the crash of the fighter plane. Policemen have reached the spot," he said. Also Read | Bengaluru Shocker: Jilted Lover Stabs College Student, Wounds her Severely, Arrested.

The pilot had safely ejected, the spokesperson said.

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