Jorhat, June 13: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday confirmed the death of five of its personnel in the An-32 transport aircraft accident at Jorhat in Assam, describing their deaths as a supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
In a statement, the IAF expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, who were killed in the crash.
“The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam,” the force said.
The IAF extended its condolences to the bereaved families and said it stands firmly with them during this difficult time.
The An-32 military transport aircraft met with an accident at Rowriah Air Force Station earlier in the day. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been officially disclosed.
An investigation is expected to be initiated to determine the cause of the accident.
The An-32 is a twin-engine transport aircraft that forms a key part of the IAF’s logistics fleet and is widely used for troop movement, cargo transport and operations in remote and high-altitude regions.
