BREAKING: IAF Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Reported Overdue After Takeoff From Jorhat; Search Operation Launched

An Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighter aircraft has been reported overdue after taking off from Jorhat in Assam, with its last communication recorded at 7:42 pm, according to an official statement posted by the force.

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The aircraft lost contact shortly after departure and further details about its status and crew are still being verified. A Search and Rescue (SAR) operation has been launched to locate the jet, the IAF said. 

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-engine multirole fighter that forms a key part of India’s combat fleet and is produced under licence in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. 

Authorities said additional information will be released once more details about the aircraft’s last known position and the ongoing search operation are confirmed.

This is a developing news.