Updated 6 March 2026 at 00:19 IST
Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Goes Missing In Assam, Crash Suspected
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet went missing from radar contact near Assam's Chokihola in Karbi Anglong on Thursday night. It is suspected that the jet crashed.
Assam: A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet went missing from radar contact near Assam's Chokihola in Karbi Anglong on Thursday night. It is suspected that the jet crashed. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the jet has lost radar contact. The pilot is reportedly missing and the Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a search operation.
The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam, and was last in contact at 7:42 pm.
The search team is yet to locate any signs of debris or sighting of the jet. The incident took place near Bokajan area along the Assam-Nagaland border.
Further details into the matter are awaited.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a two-seater fighter jet developed by Russian manufacturer Sukhoi and built under licence by Indian aerospace company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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Published By : Nidhi Sinha
Published On: 5 March 2026 at 21:21 IST