Updated 5 March 2026 at 21:45 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.

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Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Goes Missing In Assam, Crash Suspected
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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 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.

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Further details into the matter are awaited.

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Published By : Nidhi Sinha

Published On: 5 March 2026 at 21:21 IST