IAF AN-32 Aircraft goes off radar near Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh

Guwahati: An AN-32 aircraft of Indian Air Force got airborne today from Jorhat at around 12.25 pm for Menchuka Advance Landing Ground. As per defense sources, the aircraft last contacted ground agencies at 1 pm, thereafter there has been no contact.

Since the aircraft did not reach the airfield, overdue action was initiated by IAF. A total of eight crew and five passengers were onboard the aircraft. All available resources have been employed to locate the aircraft.

Meanwhile, Indian Air Force (IAF) launched Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft and C-130 special operation aircraft on a search mission for locating the IAF AN-32 aircraft.

Further information will be shared as more details are available.