New Delhi/Jorhat, June 13: Five personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost their lives after a Russian-origin AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in Assam’s Jorhat district on Saturday during a routine operational sortie.
According to the IAF, the aircraft met with an accident at around 10 a.m. while carrying out a scheduled mission.
In an official statement, the Air Force expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and confirmed the deaths of all five personnel on board.
The deceased have been identified as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveer Vayu Khemaram Kumawat, and Agniveer Vayu Danish Alam.
“The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the AN-32 accident at Jorhat,” the force said in a statement.
The IAF extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of full support during this difficult time.
“The Indian Air Force stands firmly with the families in this hour of grief,” the statement added.
An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the cause of the crash. Further details are awaited.
