An Indian Air Force An-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Rowriah airbase in Assam's Jorhat, killing five personnel. The co-pilot survived and is receiving treatment. The IAF is investigating the cause of the accident, which is the third major An-32 crash in the Northeast since 2009.
Um avião de transporte militar indiano caiu em uma base da Força Aérea em Jorhat, no nordeste do país, neste sábado (13), deixando cinco soldados mortos. Uma investigação foi ordenada para determinar as causas do acidente.
Five Indian Air Force personnel died when their Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed in Assam's Jorhat region during a routine sortie. The Indian Air Force confirmed the accident and stated that an investigation is underway. Images from the crash site showed smoke and debris.
Five Indian Air Force personnel died in an An-32 aircraft accident near Jorhat, Assam, during a routine sortie. The aircraft crashed outside the airstrip. The IAF is investigating the cause and urged against speculation.
Five Indian Air Force personnel died when an An-32 military plane crashed while landing at Jorhat air base in Assam on Saturday. The air force expressed deep regret and condolences, stating the co-pilot survived. Images showed smoke and wreckage.
Hindistan Hava Kuvvetleri'ne ait AN-32 tipi nakliye uçağı, Assam eyaletinin Jorhat bölgesi yakınlarında iniş sırasında henüz belirlenemeyen bir nedenle düştü. Kazada 5 asker hayatını kaybetti.
An Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft crashed during a routine sortie near Jorhat, Assam, resulting in the death of five personnel. The deceased have been identified as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat, and Agniveervayu Danish Alam. The IAF has launched an inquiry into the incident and urged the public to avoid speculation.
Hindistan'ın Jorhat kentinde bir AN-32 nakliye uçağı iniş sırasında düştü ve alev aldı. Acil durum ekipleri yangına müdahale ederken, ölen ya da yaralanan olup olmadığı ve düşme nedeni henüz bilinmiyor.
An Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft crashed at the Jorhat airbase in Assam. The AN-32 has been a key transport aircraft for the IAF since 1984, known for its capability in tropical and mountainous conditions. This incident adds to a history of 18 major incidents involving the aircraft type since 1986.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat Assembly constituency in Assam to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami by a margin of 23,182 votes, with Goswami securing 69,439 votes against Gogoi's 46,257. The BJP is poised to return to power in Assam with a commanding lead in 98 seats, marking a decisive mandate. Congress has been unable to woo back its traditional support bases including the Ahom community, tea garden tribes, and Muslim voter groups in Upper Assam.
Assam's assembly election results for 126 seats are set for May 4. The BJP, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims for a third term, while the Congress, spearheaded by Gaurav Gogoi, seeks to reclaim its former stronghold.
