"Deeply pained": Rajnath Singh mourns loss of two pilots in IAF Jaguar fighter jet crash in Rajasthan
09 Jul 2025, 23:38 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the death of two pilots who were onboard the Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircraft that crashed near the Churu district in Rajasthan.
https://x.com/rajnathsingh/status/1942958013825921074?s=48
In a post on X, Singh said that their service to the nation will always be remembered.
'Deeply pained by the loss of two Air Warriors due to an accident of IAF's Jaguar trainer aircraft near Churu in Rajasthan. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of sadness,' the Defence Minister said.
Earlier today, a twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Wednesday near Churu district of Rajasthan, resulting in the death of two pilots onboard.
The Indian Air Force posted on its official handle on X about the casualties in the accident.
IAF further said that no damage has been caused to any civil property, and a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.
'An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported. IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief. A court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident,' the Indian Air Force posted.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also expressed condolences on the loss of lives in the incident.
'Received the tragic news of an Indian Air Force aircraft crashing in the Ratangarh area of Churu district. Immediately after the incident, the administration is on alert mode, and instructions have been given to officials for relief and rescue operations. May God grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and give the grieving families the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!' he posted on X.
The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh air base with two pilots onboard. (ANI)
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