Indian Air Force AN-32 transport plane crashes, burns in Assam
The incident occurred while the plane was landing at Jorhat Air Force Base, and no official casualty toll or cause has been released.
An Indian Air Force Antonov AN-32 military transport plane crashed and caught fire at Jorhat Air Force Base in Assam on Saturday morning local time. Initial reports said the aircraft went down inside the base during landing, triggering a blaze. Photos circulating online showed smoke rising from the site, while the fuselage appeared split and partly charred. Emergency responders were quickly deployed to bring the fire under control and assess conditions at the scene. The cause of the crash has not been determined. No official information on fatalities or injuries has been released. The Indian Air Force confirmed the incident and said it would provide updates after the situation assessment is complete.