Two IAF pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj Vashishth and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed when their Su-30MKI jet crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district during a training sortie. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat airbase and lost contact shortly after. Duragkar was known for his participation in Operation Sindoor last year.

According to Indian media, aircraft took off from Jorhat air base before going down in Karbi Anglong district of Assam

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. Search operations for the aircraft are currently underway.