IAF’s AN-32 plane crashes in Jorhat, Assam, 5 soldiers martyred, co-pilot’s treatment continues

An AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Saturday at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The accident occurred when the aircraft was in the process of landing at the airbase. Five Indian Air Force soldiers were martyred in the accident, while the co-pilot was injured and is undergoing treatment.

Confirming the accident, the Indian Air Force said that orders for a court of inquiry have been issued to find out the cause of the accident. Also, relief and rescue work was started immediately at the incident site.

in this tragic accident Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam. Martyred. Paying tribute to all these brave soldiers, the Air Force said that they have made the supreme sacrifice while serving the nation.

The Indian Air Force in its official statement said that it expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers and stands strongly with them in this difficult time.

Accident happened during landing

According to preliminary information, the AN-32 aircraft was trying to land at the airbase when it crashed due to technical or other reasons. At present, a detailed investigation has been started to find out the actual causes of the accident.

Jorhat Air Force Station is considered an important strategic center of the Indian Air Force in North-East India. This station plays an important role for air operations and logistics supply in border and inaccessible areas.

What is AN-32 aircraft?

The AN-32 is a twin-engine turboprop medium transport aircraft based on a Soviet design, which has been in use by the Indian Air Force for a long time. This aircraft is especially used to transport troops, equipment and essential materials to inaccessible areas.

The biggest feature of this aircraft is that it can operate effectively even in high altitude areas, difficult weather and border areas. AN-32 approx Goods up to 7.5 tonnes, 50 passengers Or 42 paratroopers Is capable of carrying.

The reasons for the accident will be revealed after investigation

The Air Force has clarified that the causes of the accident will be investigated impartially. Only after the report of the Court of Inquiry comes, it will be clear whether the accident happened due to technical fault, weather or any other reason.

This incident has put the entire country in mourning. Defense experts and common citizens have paid tribute to the martyred soldiers and expressed condolences to their families.