Guwahati, June 13: Five personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost their lives after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in Assam during an operational mission, officials said.
The aircraft reportedly went down in a remote area, triggering an immediate search and rescue operation by security and emergency response teams. Authorities later confirmed the deaths of all five personnel on board.
Senior Air Force officials expressed condolences to the bereaved families and said an investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of the crash.
Rescue teams reached the accident site and recovered the remains of the victims, while efforts are underway to collect evidence and assess the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The AN-32 is a twin-engine military transport aircraft widely used by the Indian Air Force for logistics, troop movement and operations in difficult terrain.
Further details are awaited as the inquiry into the crash continues.
