IAF's MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safe

A fighter aircraft, MiG-29 fighter jet, of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Monday night, police said. The incident happened after the IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag during a routine night training mission in Barmer sector. According to initial information, the pilot is safe, Superintendent of Police Narendra Meena said.

"During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered," Indian Air Force tweeted.

During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.

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