Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Churu, Rajasthan — two pilots killed

Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes: A Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force ( IAF ) was brought down near Bhanuda village, Churu district at around noon on Wednesday due to a routine training flight and the sad consequence led to the death of both pilots on board. It is the third Jaguars aircraft accident that has been reported in the past 5 months.

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The accident raised its jolt across the area and people living there reported a loud blast blast and white smoke that rose high up to the sky. The nearby villages were so frightened by the crash news.

Vindicating the accident, IAF released a statement saying: “An IAF Jaguar trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported.”

The IAF also sent condolences to the families of the deceased as it put in words: “IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief.” An official investigation has been conducted where a court of inquiry has been ordered with the view of establishing the cause of the crash.

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Churu Superintendent of Police Jay Yadav confirmed this collision occurred in Bhanuda village that falls under the jurisdiction of Rajaldesar police station. According to him, a police team that was sent at once reported back saying that it had retrieved severely mutilated human remains just near the heap of the wreckage.

Witnesses reported to have heard a powerful explosion and then the smoke started to appear as it rose up on the area of the crash. Fire fighters and paramedics arrived at the scene early and the place has been cordoned off since then.

The local governments have advised the people to avoid the area so that the rescuers may be able to do their job and investigations without anyone interfering.

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