Aircraft crashes, catches fire at Jorhat Air Force Station; official confirmation awaited

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly crashed and caught fire at the Air Force Station in Assam's Jorhat on June 13.

According to initial reports, the AN-32 aircraft went down within the Air Force Station premises, triggering a fire after the crash. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the site to control the blaze and assess the situation.

The cause of the crash is yet to be ascertained, and details regarding casualties or injuries, if any, remain unclear.

The Indian Air Force has not yet issued an official statement confirming the incident or providing details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The accident reportedly took place when the aircraft was attempting to land at the Jorhat airfield. Further information is awaited as investigations into the reported AN-32 crash are expected to be launched.