An object fell from an IAF fighter aircraft in the Pokhran area of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Wednesday.
The incident occurred in an isolated area and there was no damage to life or property, authorities said.
"An inadvertent release of an air store from an Indian Air Force fighter aircraft took place near Pokhran firing range area, due to technical malfunction, today," the Indian Air Force posted on 'X'.
An inadvertent release of an air store from an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter aircraft took place near Pokhran firing range area, due to technical malfunction, today. An enquiry by the IAF has been ordered to investigate into the incident. No damage to life or property has been…
August 21, 2024The IAF said it has ordered an inquiry into the incident. It, however, did not reveal the exact nature of the 'air store'.
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