BREAKING: IAF Sukhoi-30MKI Missing After Takeoff From Assam, Massive Search Operation Launched
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Published: Mar 06, 2026, 06:45 IST | Updated: Mar 06, 2026, 06:45 IST
A Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has gone missing after taking off from Assam, triggering an urgent search and rescue mission. The last contact with the aircraft was recorded at 7:42 PM IST, shortly after it departed for its mission.
The Indian Air Force has deployed multiple teams to locate the aircraft, with search operations underway across the region as authorities attempt to establish contact with the crew.
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