SAD! On 28th of July MiG 21 fighter aircraft of our Indian Air Force crashed near the Barmer district of Rajasthan on Thursday late evening. According to District Collector Lok Bandu the plane crashed near Bhimda village in Baytoo. Deplorably both the pilots have lost their lives as per reports, and the reason for this mishap is further being inquired.
“IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident,” the Indian Air Force said in a statement.
Their service to the nation will never be forgotten, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of the Air Force pilots.
“Deeply saddened to know two IAF pilots have lost their lives in the line of duty when an IAF MiG-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident in Barmer. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families. May they remain strong to bear this loss. We stand with them and share their grief,” said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
