A Sukhoi Su‑30MKI aircraft has reportedly gone missing from radar, according to preliminary information. An Indian Air Force team has been dispatched to ascertain the facts and locate the aircraft. Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Lt Col Mahendra Rawat in Guwahati has confirmed that efforts are underway to gather more details regarding the incident.
Defence sources said that an IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam and was last in contact at 7.42 pm. Further details are being ascertained and a search and rescue mission has been initiated.
IAF on Su-30 MKI going missing from radar.
According to the IAF source, the aircraft had two pilots on board but there has been no contact with them so far. A search operation have been launched to locate both the aircraft and the pilots.
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