Both the pilots of an Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet injured after the plane was crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Thursday, February 6, while on a routine training sortie. Injured pilots have been sent to the district hospital for treatment. The Superintendent of Police and Collector reached the spot.
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Videos of the aftermath of the crash showed debris of the plane strewn in a field with hundreds of people gathered at the site. A Court of Court of Inquiry is being ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash, Defence officials cited by news agency ANI said.
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The fighter jet suspectedly reported technical snag during the flight, leading to the crash. A multirole aircraft, Mirage 2000, has been crucial part of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and has played a significant role in various operations, including the Balakot airstrikes in 2019. While the air force continues to modernise its fleet, concerns remain over the safety of ageing fighter jets and trainer aircraft. Authorities have secured the crash site, and further investigation into the incident is underway.