IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI Crashes in Assam;

Two Pilots Martyred
​The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the tragic loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar following a Sukhoi Su-30MKI crash in the Chokihola area of Karbi Anglong district, Assam.
​Key Details of the Incident:
​Mission: Routine training sortie.
​Timeline: The aircraft took off from Jorhat at 6:45 PM on March 5; radar contact was lost at 7:42 PM.
​Outcome: Both pilots sustained fatal injuries during the crash.
​Response: The IAF has launched an investigation into the cause and expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
​The nation mourns the loss of these brave officers.