Indian Air Force fighter plane MIG 21 crashes; Omar Abdullah extends condolences

Srinagar, May 27: A

fighter aircraft of the

crashed in Anantnag district in Kashmir on Tuesday.

The MIG-21, which was on a routine exercise, crashed in the fields at Mirhama in Bijbehara area, defence sources said. Pilot Raghu Bansi was killed in the crash.

The MIG-21 had taken off from Technical Airport here on Tuesday morning. Cause of the crash was not immediately known. A team of IAF officials have rushed to the spot.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had tweeted, "Reports coming in of a Mig fighter having crashed in South Kashmir. Hope the pilot & the people on the ground are safe."

Reports coming in of a Mig fighter having crashed in South Kashmir. Hope the pilot & the people on the ground are safe #prayers

— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014

He also extended his condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives in the accident.

My condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of the pilot killed in the MIG crash today. May his soul rest in peace.

— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014

He also mentioned that the new government should immediately look into the matter.

Not entirely disconnected from todays crash the new Govt needs to sort of defence procurement issue for Navy, AirForce & Army ASAP.

— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014

With PTI inputs

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