Five personnel of the Indian Air Force were killed after a military transport aircraft crashed in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.
According to reports, the aircraft, an AN-32 transport plane, crashed near the city of Jorhat during a routine flight operation. Images from the scene showed wreckage scattered across an open area following the crash.
The Indian Air Force confirmed the deaths of five crew members and expressed condolences to their families and colleagues.
Reports indicate that the aircraft was attempting to land at an air force base in Jorhat when the accident occurred. The co-pilot reportedly survived the crash and is receiving medical treatment.
Military authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The accident has renewed attention on aviation safety within the Indian military, particularly following several aircraft accidents involving defense forces in recent years.
Officials said further details will be released as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the crash.