New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the tragic loss of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries when their Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed during a training mission.
In a post on X, the IAF expressed deep condolences and extended support to the bereaved families.
The incident occurred in Karbi Anglong, Assam, roughly 60 km from Jorhat on Thursday. Communication with the Russian-origin aircraft was lost at 7:42 pm, officials said. Search operations are currently underway in the area.
The Su-30MKI is a two-seater, long-range fighter jet originally developed by Russian manufacturer Sukhoi. It is now produced under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the IAF. First inducted into service in 1997, the IAF currently operates a fleet of over 260 Su-30MKI jets.
