March 28, 2024 17:46 (IST)
MiG-21 crashes in Kashmir, pilot dead
Srinagar, May 27 (IBNS) A MiG-21 fighter plane of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, killing the pilot and injuring a co-pilot, said reports.
The plane crashed in a field at Mirhama in Bijbehara of South Kashmir's Anantnag district, said reports.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted: "Reports coming in of a Mig fighter having crashed in South Kashmir. Hope the pilot & the people on the ground are safe #prayers".
The aircraft was on a routine exercise, said reports.
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