Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes, pilot killed

Rajasthan: An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet crashed in the state of Rajasthan.

According to Indian media, an Air Force plane crashed in the city of Chhru in Rajasthan, resulting in initial reports of two people being injured.

However, the Indian news agency India Today has confirmed that its pilot was killed in the plane crash.

🚨BREAKING: IAF Jet Crashes In Rajasthan's Churu

Pilot may have perished.. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/iyLWo3AhXB

— The Protagonist (@_protagonist1) July 9, 2025

According to Indian media, locals said that smoke was seen rising after a loud explosion at the scene of the accident, after which local people and rescue officials reached the scene of the accident.