New Delhi, June 14: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the Indian government following the tragic plane crash involving the Indian Air Force in Jorhat, Assam.
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has shown solidarity with India regarding the incident, which resulted in the loss of five air force personnel.
In a statement, the UAE expressed heartfelt sympathy to the families of the deceased, as well as to the Indian government and its people.
The crash occurred at the Jorhat Air Force Station on Saturday morning at 10 AM, when an AN-32 transport aircraft caught fire during landing, prompting immediate emergency action from the air force and airport fire teams.
The Indian Air Force reported that the AN-32 aircraft crashed during a routine flight. An investigation is currently underway at the crash site, with a detailed inquiry expected to determine the cause of the accident. Technical experts and air force officials are examining the area while preliminary investigations continue.
The AN-32 is a twin-engine tactical transport aircraft of Soviet origin, which has been in service with the Indian Air Force for decades. It plays a crucial role, especially in the remote areas of the Northeast and the Himalayan border regions.
This is not the first incident involving this aircraft type. In June 2019, an IAF AN-32 aircraft that took off from Jorhat Air Force Station for Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh went missing. After an extensive search operation, the wreckage was found in a hilly area of Arunachal Pradesh, with all 13 military personnel on board declared deceased.
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