A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) went missing from radar during a routine sortie in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Thursday evening, officials said. According to the Defence PRO in Guwahati, the aircraft lost radar contact around 7 pm while carrying out an operational mission. Following the incident, the Indian Air Force launched a search operation to locate the fighter jet and verify its exact whereabouts. Preliminary reports indicate that some locals in the area heard a loud explosion, raising concerns that the aircraft may have crashed. However, officials have not yet confirmed any crash. The pilot of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI is currently reported missing, and search and rescue teams have been deployed in the region. Authorities from the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force are continuing efforts to gather more information about the incident. Tejas Jet Crash: IAF Aircraft Lost in Accident, Pilot Ejects Safely During Routine Training.

IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI Goes Missing From Radar in Assam

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